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Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrates multiple cultures and customs with a unique local flair that only Pensacola, Florida can offer. Each year, Pensacola’s Mardi Gras draws in over 100,000 people for its main event, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade, which takes place in downtown Pensacola on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. Visit Pensacola Begins Spring & Garden Streets Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 436-7638 Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Dates: March 1, 2025 The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is annually the largest and most extravagant parade in Pensacola. It features most of the krewes from the area, local organizations and companies and The Publix Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday is expected to bring up to 80,000 people to downtown Pensacola for a family-friendly afternoon of "bon temps," or good times. Ice Flyers — Mardi Gras Night. When: 7 p.m. Jan. 19-20; Where: Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade features local krewes, organizations and Mardi Gras in Pensacola takes place during the winter season, typically around February or March every year. Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! One of the country’s original celebration sites, Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun with parades, beads and moonpies. Signature Mardi Gras events include the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, the Grand Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade. Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the THE 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Get ready for the spectacle of the year as we gear up for the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade – an annual extravaganza that’s unrivaled in size and spectacle! This parade isn’t just big – it’s downright massive, drawing the largest crowds and the highest t Info. Info – FAQ; Events. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo; About The Grand Parade; Fat Tuesday Celebration; EVENT MAPS The history of Pensacola’s Mardi Gras dates back to 1874 with the formation of the first Knights of Priscus. This rich tradition has allowed Pensacola’s Mardi Gras Celebration to stand shoulder to shoulder with other historic parades such as those in Mobile, Biloxi, and New Orleans. The King’s and Queen’s of the Mardi Gras Krewes will reign over a 2 nd Line Procession which will officially start the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration on the 12 th Night. The 2nd line band will escort a walking procession which is scheduled to include: Father Nicholas Schummn, to bestow blessing, along with the Mayor and amongst The largest Downtown gathering in Pensacola Florida. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will continue its tradition of being held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday (February 21, 2023). The the official parade will begin at 2:00pm and concludes around 6.00pm. Info. Info – FAQ; Events. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo; About The Grand Parade; Fat Tuesday Celebration; EVENT MAPS While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing Today, the celebration includes more than 100 krewes and draws more than 100,000 visitors The Pensacola Ice Flyers will kick off their Mardi Gras festivities on Jan. 28 with Mardi Gras Night. Come dressed in your best Mardi Gras gear for a chance to be the king or queen of the night. 2025 Pensacola’s Mardi 12th Night Celebration. As we gear up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 14 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration.
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