Mardi Gras season continues to build momentum across Pensacola, and week three brings a mix of second lines, family-friendly parades, cocktail competitions, and seasonal menus. Each Tuesday, Pensacola Mardi Gras shares a Top 5 roundup highlighting the events shaping the season across the city.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
1. Second Line Tuesday
- Date: Tuesday, January 20
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Starting Location: Graffiti Pizza, Downtown Pensacola
Second Line Tuesday returns with live music, movement, and street-level Mardi Gras energy. Locals and visitors are invited to grab an umbrella, fall in line, and keep downtown moving through the heart of the season and Reimagine Palafox construction.
- Date: Saturday, January 24
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Casino Beach Parking Lot, Pensacola Beach
A longtime family favorite, the Kids & Kritters Parade brings children and pets to the forefront of Mardi Gras fun. Costumes, wagging tails, and beachside celebration make this one of the most beloved events of the season.
3. Mardi Gras Cocktail Competition
- Date: Monday, January 26
- Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Garden & Grain
Local bartenders compete to craft the best Carnival-inspired cocktails during this lively evening event benefitting Pensacola Pawdi Gras. Guests are invited to sip, sample, and help crown the winning drink.
4. Native Café Mardi Gras Menu
- Dates: Launches this week and runs through the season
- Location: Native Café
Native Café kicks off its seasonal Mardi Gras menu this week, featuring king cake pancakes, beignets, specialty lattes, and Carnival-inspired cocktails. The menu will remain available throughout the Mardi Gras season.
5. Parade People Krewe Discount Days
- Dates: All week
- Location: Parade People, Pensacola
Krewes can continue preparing for parade season with Krewe Discount Days at Parade People, offering special savings on Mardi Gras and parade essentials throughout the week.
A new Pensacola Mardi Gras Top 5 is released every Tuesday throughout the season, providing a weekly guide to the traditions, gatherings, and celebrations that make Mardi Gras in Pensacola so special.
