Mardi Gras is one of our family’s favorite times of the year—the floats, the parades, the fun. When we moved to Pensacola in 2017, the kids had to make sure Mardi Gras was a thing here, too, and of course, it is! Here are all the 2025 Mardi Gras Events in Pensacola!
Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration on 12th Night.
Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 5 PM in Downtown Pensacola. Kick off Carnival Season in Pensacola with a second line, king cake, and see the krewes and floats on Jefferson St. south of Romana St. all the way down to Zarragossa and Government Street between Palafox and Tarragona Streets.
Mardi Gras Mambo
Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Mardi Gras Celebration with food, drinks, dancing and live music for all ages at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Pirates of the Lost Treasure Mardi Gras Flotilla
Saturday, February 16, 2025, at 10:45 AM. Catch beads from the dock at this boat parade in Perdido Key. It starts at Holiday Harbor Marina, then passes by Sunset Grille, RV Pak docks, and The Oyster Bar, where it u-turns. After the u-turn, it passes by The Perdido Bar Seafood Docks and through Old River ending at the Flor-Bama Lounge.
Kids and Kritters Parade
Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. Bring the kids and pets to the Kids and Kritters Parade on Pensacola Beach in the Casino Beach Parking Lot. Check here for the rules for entering the parade.
Milton Mardi Gras 2024
Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 4 pm. The Krewe of Airship Pirates hosts their 5th Milton Mardi Gras parade starting at Milton High School and ending at Jernigan’s Landing. There is an after-party at Jernigan’s Landing with a free kids zone, food trucks, and live entertainment from 6-10 pm.
Pawdi Gras
Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Garden Street between Tarragon and Palafox will be closed and filled with vendors, adoptable dogs, food trucks, music, and more! There will also be a paw-rade starting at Garden and ending on Jefferson!
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1 pm. Mardi Gras On the Beach. The parade runs along Gulf Blvd in Navarre Beach. It’s suggested that you get there before noon as the bridge closes early.
Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade
Friday, February 28, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Pensacola’s only illuminated night Mardi Gras parade in Downtown Pensacola. The parade starts at the corner of Spring and Garden Streets.
Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2 pm. Downtown Pensacola’s largest and most extravagant Mardi Gras Parade. There is lots of fun to be had and beads to catch at this family-friendly parade, which starts at the corner of Spring and Garden Streets.
Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade
Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 1 pm. Head over to Pensacola Beach and catch lots of beads! The parade begins at Avenida 10, runs west, and ends at the Gulf Side Pavilion in the Casino Beach Parking Lot.
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