The Kids and Kritters Parade features Mini-Floats and Costumed Pets.

Decorated wagons and costumed canines are all part of the fun at the Kids and Kritters Parade on Pensacola Beach  Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. in the Casino Beach parking lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center.  You can be a spectator or a parade participant. The theme is “MARVELous Mardi Gras – A Super Celebration,” for the Mardi Gras walking parade for people and pets. There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. Bring a bag to haul your beads and trinkets home.

What, When, Where:

The fun begins at noon when the featured fun guests open their kiosks. Get ready to tap your toes at 1:30 p.m. when the talented troupe from Dancingly Yours headlines the pre-parade show. The Kids and Kritters Parade, starts at 2 p.m. Grand Marshals are Burma Davis and her horse Jesse, followed by Pensacola Beach’s Krewe of Kids’ Royal Court and krewe members.

Who:

The parade is open to anyone who would like to participate in this family-friendly event.  Registration begins at Noon.  To participate, you must wear a costume, and bring your own Mardi Gras throws. No candy nor paper coupons, please.  Pets must be on a short, sturdy leash and under the control of the handler. Everyone must be on their best behavior. There is no entry fee for people and pets are just $10 each.

Additional Info:

There will be prizes for the best costumed pets and the best mini-floats. Mini floats can be made on strollers or wagons. Anything that can be pushed or pulled is allowed. Motorized and pedaled vehicles are not allowed. No skateboards, bicycles, battery powered vehicles.

The parade is hosted by Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras, Inc. and sponsored by Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital with the help of Island Times Newspaper. A special thank you to the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Pensacola Beach Chamber for their support.

Additional details can be found at PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com. Questions may be directed to parade@pensacolabeachmardigras.com.