2025 Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade – Pensacola February 28, 2025, 7:30PM Downtown Pensacola For applications visit 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 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. The 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix is proud to announce the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel will be taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The parade kicks off at 2:00 PM, RAIN OR SHINE. Attendance: Over PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will take place Saturday afternoon in Downtown Pensacola. It's set to begin at 2 p.m. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025. Visit Website Popular Topics. Beaches Deals Eat & Drink Events Places To Stay The 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix is proud to announce the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel will be taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The parade kicks off at 2:00 PM RAIN OR SHINE. 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS This year’s parade will be for Saturday, March 1, 2025, beginning at 2:00p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: Feb. 18, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Wheeler 850-435-1623. jwheeler@cityofpensacola.com. Mardi Gras Parade Closures in Downtown Pensacola 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS This year’s parade will be for Saturday, March 1, 2025, beginning at 2:00p.m. LINE UP begins at 10:00! ALL ENTRIES will enter line up area at Main and Spring. 1. You must maintain complete control and take responsibility for your entire Krewe. 2. 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. 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. What started as a humble idea has blossomed into one of the most anticipated events on Pensacola’s social calendar, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we 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. On Saturday afternoon, an estimated 100,000 people flocked to downtown Pensacola to watch an additional 6,000 people float by in the Grand Mardi Gras parade. Danny Zimmern, president of Pensacola Mardi Gras, has watched the event evolve over many years. It’s grown because newcomers are enthusiastically invited to join. 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 actual route of the parades does not change. March 1 — 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade; March 2 — Krewe of Wrecks Parade; March 4 — Fat Tuesday Celebration; There are loads of other Mardi Gras celebrations happening. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Northwest Florida. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Northwest Florida roll well ahead of the holiday. Here 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 Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Southeast Mississippi. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Mississippi roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is
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