Who said summer gets to have all the fun? There is a chill in the air, the holidays are in full swing and it’s parade season! Thank you to Pensacola Mardi Gras and The Zimmern Team for putting together this fabulous winter bucket list that will give summer a run for its money. Grab your planner and start penciling in your winter fun.
Come join the fun beginning at 5:30pm on Saturday December 14th. You will not want to miss this event that draws over 50,000 people each year, including nearly 100 entries, and eight bands from Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and New Orleans. The parade also features the nationally renowned Blue Angels flight team and a host of organizations from around the region.
Mardi Gras 12th Night Kickoff Celebration 1/4
Get ready to feel the rhythm of New Orleans pulsating through the streets of Pensacola once again as the renowned New Orleans Ramblers lead our processionals and Second Line around Jefferson Street and Government Street! The sounds of traditional New Orleans music and the infectious beat of the second line will set the stage for an unforgettable kick-off to Pensacola’s Mardi Gras season.
Lil Jon and Yung Joc at Mardi Gras Mambo 1/11
Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation, Inc. (PMG) is proud to announce that Lil Jon will be headlining and featuring Yung Joc at the 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Pensacola Bay Center. Doors will open at 6:30pm with full beverages and Mardi Gras-themed food available inside. All ages are welcome, and Mardi Gras Krewes are encouraged to come in Krewe attire.
This exciting new Mardi Gras event with dance and celebration at the Pensacola Bay Center is being produced by Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation, Inc., and includes support from a grant by Pensacola’s Tourist Development Council and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners.
Krewe of Blues Pin & Bead Festival 1/19
Whether you are in a Krewe, a Vendor, or just want to enjoy a fantastic day of entertainment then this Festival is for you!
Our invitation extends to all Krewe’s near and far. Promoting their Krewe, their charity of choice and swapping Pins and Beads. Enjoying fantastic food provided by food vendors, & merchandise offered by the Krewes.
Krewe of Blues Pin & Bead Festival is an opportunity for Krewe’s to get to know one another and swap special pins and beads (one of the traditions of the Pensacola Mardi Gras) and for everyone to have a fun and exciting day meeting all the Krewes.
The Pensacola Martin Luther King Jr. Parade has been rolling since 1987 and is a celebration to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This parade has become a powerful platform for fostering community pride, celebrating diversity, and honoring Dr. King’s legacy by bringing together the citizens of Pensacola.
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Let the good times roll! Our Mardi Gras night features on-ice parades during the intermissions so grab your beads and your krewe for a fun night at the Hangar!
Mardi Gras walking procession for people and pets!
Join the parade. Registration opens at noon. Wear a costume, bring beads to throw. Parade entry fee for Pets, $10 each. Kids are free. Prizes for best costumed pet and best mini float made from a wagon or stroller. No charge for spectators. Bring your chair. Catch beads and watch the cutest parade you have ever seen. Dancingly Yours Pre-parade show starts at 1:30 p.m. Parade starts at 2 p.m.
Pensacon is an all-inclusive pop culture convention for the fan community, spanning the genres of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy.
The Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates cordially invite you to join us for the Milton Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday,
Schedule of Events:
Pre-Party/Lineup: 1pm
Parade Rolls: 4 pm
Band Starts @ 6pm
Fireworks @ 7pm
This year’s route will follow last year’s route, with the addition of floats heading east on Berryhill, south on Willing St, crossing over Hwy 90 and ending with the Inaugural After Party at Jernigan’s Landing! There has never been an after party as EPIC as this!
Krewe of Hip Huggers and WolfGang will host the 3rd Annual Pensacola Pawdi Gras was created to add to Pensacola’s amazing Mardi Gras events and adds a way for families to include their pups as the guest of honor. Filled with vendors, music, paw-rade, costume contest, and much more, this event is one for the entire family and their dog to enjoy. The event also helps raise funds and awareness for local animals in need and this year’s benefactor is The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare. We look forward to welcoming you and your 4-legged best friends for this annual event that is all about the pups of Pensacola!
Free to the public to attend the event. Everyone who plans to participate in the pawrade to register their pet and make the suggested $15 to the shelter
Navarre Krewe of Jesters Parade 2/22
The Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 1 pm. The theme is Celebrating Navarre 100 years.
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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 traffic of any event in Downtown Pensacola all year long.
With attendees and participants numbering in the hundreds of thousands, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is a true showcase of community spirit and celebration. Featuring a dazzling array of floats, marching bands, local organizations, and companies, as well as colorful Krewe displays and spirited Scout groups, this parade has something for everyone.
But it’s not just the locals who turn out for this epic event – parade entrants come from far and wide to join in the fun, adding an extra layer of excitement and diversity to the festivities. With over 6,000 people participating in the parade and upwards of 100,000 spectators lining the streets, the energy is electrifying and the atmosphere is nothing short of magical.
And let’s not forget about the media coverage – it’s off the charts! With live broadcasts on local TV and coverage across radio, TV, print, and social media, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade reaches millions of viewers and listeners, shining a spotlight on our vibrant community and its rich Mardi Gras traditions.
Taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola, the parade kicks off at 2:00 PM and continues well into the evening, ensuring hours of non-stop entertainment for all. And for our youngest revelers, we’ve created a special children’s viewing area, complete with family-friendly activities and a strict no-alcohol, no-tobacco policy to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for families.
So mark your calendars and gather your krewe – the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is the must-see event of the season, and it’s guaranteed to be a highlight you won’t soon forget!
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Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast.
Post parade party and awards ceremony. Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. See and meet the float riders. Learn who wins the coveted float awards. Dance presented by the Mystic Krewe of Nereids. No charge to attend. Open to the public.
Pensacola Mardi Gras and Seville Quarter are teaming up with Mardi Gras Krewes for a French Quarter Fat Tuesday Celebration on March 4, 2025, in Downtown Pensacola. Organizers are going for a Big Easy style Mardi Gras Festival that will include a low country boil, food trucks, dancing and partying downtown.
