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Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade Schedule: 11:00 a.m.: Pre-Parade Party; 12:00 p.m.: Parade kicks off at ROSE AVE and the Boardwalk; 2:00-6:00 p.m.: After Parade Dance Party at the Sidewalk Cafe featuring The Gumbo Brothers; Participants are encouraged to utilize street parking or park at the North City Parking Lot. Here is a message from Venice Beach Mardi Gras event producer Miss Jessica! A little Venice History: Following insert by Jeffrey Stanton. “Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. “Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. It began with the arrival of King Neptune in an outrigger canoe followed by Queen Venetia’s coronation and a royal procession along Ocean Front Walk. Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade Schedule: 11:00 a.m.: Pre-Parade Party 12:00 p.m.: Parade kicks off at ROSE AVE and the Boardwalk 2:00-6:00 p.m.: After Parade Dance Party at the Sidewalk Cafe featuring The Gumbo Brothers Participants are encouraged to utilize street parking or park at the North City Parking Lot. The vibrant and colorful tradition of Mardi Gras was brought to life on the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 11, 2023, with the spirited parade l This Year’s Theme is Magical Mystical Trip As the vibrant tradition of the Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade marks its 25th year, participants are urged to don their most festive costumes and join the lively celebration. Event Details: Date and Time: Sunday, February 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 6: An ongoing archive of pictures from the annual Mardi Gras Parade in beautiful Venice Beach, California! Click on a year above to begin, Italy has nothing on us; our Venice has its own Carnevale at this time of year, in the form of the annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade. The procession starts at noon and finishes with an after party with The Gumbo Brothers at The Sidewalk Cafe from 2 - 4pm. This annual event is a local favorite- make sure to arrive early to secure parking. From Santa Monica Close Up: "On Sunday, February 25, 2025, Venice Beach witnessed the vibrant and spirited Annual Mardi Gras Parade along its famous boardwalk, led by Marky Lennon, crowned as King, and Jeffrey Banks, the King Consort, alongside the lively tunes of the Beaucoup Brass Band. The Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade. 1,226 likes · 2 talking about this. JOIN THE PARADE! 16th Annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade at Venice Beach~ SATURDAY, February 18 PLEASE BE ON TIME! 11:00 San Francisco's Mardi Gras parade is a highlight you won't want to miss. It winds through the streets of North Beach, featuring elaborate floats and energetic dancers. In Los Angeles, the Venice Beach Mardi Gras parade offers a quirky, beachside twist on the traditional celebration. Venice Beach Mardi Gras events: Feb. 22 The King’s Ball and on March 8th Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade La Cabaña to celebrate National Margarita Day on Feb. 22nd! Stop by for the Original Margarita! “Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. It began with the arrival of King Neptune in an outrigger canoe followed by Queen Venetia’s coronation and a royal procession along Ocean Front Walk. An ongoing archive of pictures from the annual Mardi Gras Parade in beautiful Venice Beach, California! Click on a year above to begin, Get your costumes ready and join in on the Venice Beach Fun on Sat. Feb. 23rd! The 2019 Venice Beach Mardi Gras Theme is Mythical/Rainbow – MAGICAL MYTHICAL TOUR. Thank you to Miss Jessica and The Gumbo Brothers for keeping the Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade tradition alive for the last 17 years! A little Venice History: Following insert by Jeffrey Stanton. “Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935.The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. On Sunday, February 25, 2025, Venice Beach witnessed the vibrant and spirited Annual Mardi Gras Parade along its famous boardwalk, led by Marky Lennon, crown The Argonaut Newspaper on the 2017 Venice Mardi Gras parade. The Argonaut Newspaper's History of the Venice Mardi Gras (2015). An article in the New Orleans Times-Picayune about the Gumbo Brothers and the parade. (2015) Jeffrey Stanton's History of Parades and Events in Venice beach (1998). About the Site The largest free Mardi Gras on the West Coast is coming! Featuring live Zydeco music, a parade, 4000+ bead throws, DJ’s, roaming entertainment, specialty food, vendors and dancing. The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday, March 1st 2025 . Parade at 2:30! Save the date: More info to come. FREE. When Is Mardi Gras 2025 In Venice, Florida. Mardi Gras 2025 is happening on 4th March,in Venice, Florida with extensive celebratory events and activities to look forward to! Hold your breath, there is a lot coming your way.
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