5th Annual Pensacola Paw-di Gras

📍 Garden Street, Downtown Pensacola (between Tarragona & Palafox Streets)
Pensacola’s biggest dog Mardi Gras celebration is back – and this year, we’re going totally Paw-some 80’s! 🎉 Presented by Perfect Plain Brewery, Hanto & Clarke, and Jet 100.7, with official krewe support from the Krewe of Hip Huggers, the 5th Annual Pensacola Paw-di Gras is WolfGang Pensacola’s signature philanthropy event benefiting the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare.
Recently crowned Best Pet Event in InWeekly’s Best of the Coast — and runner-up for Best Charity Event and Best Parade — this award-winning block paw-ty transforms Downtown Pensacola into a tail-wagging Mardi Gras wonderland for both two- and four-legged festival goers.
Enjoy:
🐶 The Paw-rade – Our doggone spectacular parade struts right through the heart of downtown.
🎭 Costume Contests – Dress your pup (and yourself!) for a chance to win bragging rights.
🎪 Vendors & Sponsors – Shop unique finds and meet businesses that love our community.
🍻 Food & Drinks – Savor local eats, craft beer, and festive cocktails.
🎯 Games for Humans & Dogs – Fun, interactive activities for all ages.
🌈 Rainbow Bridge Memorial Area – A heartfelt space to honor beloved pets who’ve crossed the rainbow bridge.
In just 3.5 years, Paw-di Gras has raised over $85,000 in monetary donations and goods for local animals in need — and we’re not slowing down!
Grab your beads, leash up your pup, and join thousands of festival-goers for this can’t-miss Mardi Gras celebration. From Pensacola to New Orleans, there’s nothing else like it!