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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 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 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 Mardi Gras has two parades downtown. The Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade takes place Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. 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. 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! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the lookout. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will continue its tradition of being held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. The official parade will begin at 2:00 pm and concludes around 6.00 pm. There will be a children’s viewing area, and no alcohol or tobacco products will be allowed to ensure safety at this high-energy parade. Mardi Gras Parade Closures in Downtown Pensacola The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the annual Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade and Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade in Downtown Pensacola Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. The annual Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade kicks off Friday at 7:30 p.m. For Friday's parade, parade route and float staging area closures will begin at 4:30 p.m. Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday 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! Parade Route. The parade route is a flourish of activity, spanning key areas of downtown Pensacola. It 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 Posted on: February 18, 2025 City Updates Mardi Gras Parade Street Closures. The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the annual Krewe of Lafitte and Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parades in Downtown Pensacola Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. The Mardi Gras walking parade for people and pets is set for Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. in the Casino Beach parking lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center on Pensacola Beach. There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. 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 PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Pensacola Beach was the scene of the annual "Krewe of Wrecks" parade Sunday afternoon.See our photo gallery above.Escambia County Sheri Maps. Traffic. StormWatch 2024 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. Signature Mardi Gras events include the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, the Grand Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade. With deep French roots, it’s no wonder Pensacola was the stomping grounds for one of the first Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. 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. Three Days of Mardi Gras Magic Await. With three signature parades, including the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade (Feb. 28), The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel (March 1), and the Krewe of Wrecks Beach Parade (March 2), Pensacola is gearing up for a spectacular weekend of revelry. 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
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