February 17
Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade
Downtown Pensacola
Palafox St Pensacola, Florida 32502 n/a
Mardi Gras in Pensacola is a special time when the city comes to life. From scenes of purple, gold, and green, layers of beads, moon pies, and more, there are many reasons to attend a Mardi Gras Parade. Excitingly, the Pensacola Bay Area boasts three parades - two in downtown Pensacola and one on Pensacola Beach, along with other parades in neighboring cities like Navarre and Milton. Read below for parade information and insider tips to enjoy Mardi Gras in Pensacola!
Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7 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 lookout. Downtown parades typically last several hours, so pack your patience, get a good spot, and be ready to hurry up and wait. Being earlier in the parade route ensures seeing all the floats the quickest, versus towards the end, where you have to wait for them to make it through.
February 17
Downtown Pensacola
Palafox St Pensacola, Florida 32502 n/a
February 18
Downtown Pensacola
Palafox St Pensacola, Florida 32502 1
Mardi Gras parade with an island atmosphere! After the parade, parties are everywhere and the biggest is on the boardwalk at the shell where the revelers wait for the results of the judges and trophies to be awarded. Of course, the music is playing, and partiers are dancing!
Rain or shine, the parade route begins at Avenida 10 and Via DeLuna, runs west, and disbands at the Gulfside Pavilion in the Casino Beach parking lot.
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