Parade Float Supplies

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2026-05-31 - 2026-09-28

Grand Fiesta Parade
2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, Garden Street, Penscola, FL, 32502
Come catch some beads, hear the sounds of local high school marching bands, and enjoy watching beautiful floats parade through downtown beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bring the entire family to one of Pensacola’s favorite Fiesta events. In addition to the dozens of local krewes parading, special appearances will be made by a masked DeLuna, his Queen and their court.
PARKING:
Parade parking is available throughout the downtown area on a first-come first serve basis. All downtown lots are owned by private businesses and will likely charge a parking fee. These fees are not associated with or controlled by the Grand Fiesta Parade or Fiesta Pensacola.
Handicap parking will be available in the Smart Bank parking lot at the corner of Gregory and Palafox Streets after 5:00 pm on Friday. There will be a sign at the parking lot entrance indicating “Handicap Parking.”

Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | FORT WALTON BEACH, First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
The Torchlight Parade concludes the festival. Captain Billy and the entire Krewe of Bowlegs will be aboard their five floats and anchor the parade to celebrate Captain Billy Bowleg’s 70th annual capture of Fort Walton Beach! As they make their way up Eglin Parkway from First Street to Hughes Street in downtown Fort Walton Beach, they’ll be sharing their loot with those cheering them on.

Crestview Mardi Gras Parade - Rescheduled
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Crestview, S Main St, Crestview, FL, 32536
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Crestview Mardi Gras Parade! Reschedule from Jan 31st due to weather.
Get ready to experience a celebration like no other—one parade, one block party, one city, and infinite fun!
Join us as we bring the magic of Mardi Gras to life with an unforgettable lineup of entertainment for all ages.
Feel the rhythm with a live band and DJ spinning the beats.
Be amazed by dazzling stilt walkers and fire baton performers lighting up the night.
Bring the family for whimsical balloon animals, face painting, and festive fun.
Mark your calendars and let the good times roll!!

Pensacola Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration
2026-02-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Seville Quarter, 130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL, 32502, United States
Pensacola Mardi Gras and Seville Quarter are teaming up with Mardi Gras Krewes for a French Quarter Fat Tuesday Celebration on February 17, 2026, in Downtown Pensacola.
The Priscus Celebration, a longtime Pensacola Mardi Gras tradition, begins at 11:00 am with a Jazz Royalty Brunch featuring a Mardi Gras menu, Half Shell Vodka Bloody Mary Specials, and low country boil. Krewes will take over every room inside historic Seville Quarter, transforming the historic complex into the French Quarter for the day.
Krewe Royalty and elected officials will be on hand as Seville Quarter is overtaken and becomes the French Quarter. The coronation of a the new Priscus Royalty will take place around 7:00 pm, and the end of the 2026 Mardi Gras season will be commemorated at midnight.
SCHEDULE:
11:00 am – Seville will host a Jazz lunch along with Crawfish outside at the End o’the Alley with live entertainment.
5:00 pm – Mardi Gras Krewes will come together for a celebration with live entertainment throughout the complex.
7:00 pm – Danny Zimmern, President of Pensacola Mardi Gras, will present awards for the 2026 Mardi Gras season, and will end with the coronation ceremony of the new Priscus Royalty for Mardi Gras 2026. The French Quarter night and ceremonies will peak with a Mardi Gras drag show and dancing inside Phineas Phogg’s while other entertainment throughout the complex continues throughout the night.

Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade
2026-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Orange Beach, Orange Beach, AL
The City of Orange Beach holds its Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade each year at 2 p.m. on Fat Tuesday. In 2026, it’s February 17th. More than 50 units usually take part in the parade. Participating groups include Orange Beach High School band and cheerleaders, Gulf Shores High School band, Bon Temps Cabrix, Treasures of the Isle, Sirens of the Sea, Order of Disorder, Order of Aurora, Maidens in Pink Stilettos, Mystics of Pleasure, and The Marshals, among many others. The parade follows the same Perdido Beach Boulevard route as Saturday’s parade.

Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | PENSACOLA BEACH, FL, United States
Come out and join us in the Pensacola Beach/Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade and see all the other krewes and catch some beads, toys, etc. Parade will be along Via de Luna to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking lot fills up fast. There will be a Post Parade Party and Awards Ceremony at the Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. Come see and meet the float riders, learn who wins the coveted float awards. The beach’s original Mardi Gras krewe, the Krewe of Wrecks, delivers marching units, oversized floats with generous riders, dignitaries and krewe royalty in the beach’s biggest parade. The parade ends in the Casino Beach parking lot. After the parade disbands, the Awards Ceremony and Party begin at the Gulfside Pavilion. It is open to the public at no charge. There will be music, performances, and the top krewes will be given awards for their float designs and costumes. The coveted Grand Marshall’s Award will be announced. Go to www.KreweofWrecks.com for more details.

2026 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE
2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00 | DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, Garden Street, Penscola, FL, 32502
Get ready for the spectacle of the year as we gear up for the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade – an annual extravaganza that’s unrivaled in size and spectacle! This parade isn’t just big – it’s downright massive, drawing the largest crowds and the highest traffic of any event in Downtown Pensacola all year long.
With attendees and participants numbering in the hundreds of thousands, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is a true showcase of community spirit and celebration. Featuring a dazzling array of floats, marching bands, local organizations, and companies, as well as colorful Krewe displays and spirited Scout groups, this parade has something for everyone.
But it’s not just the locals who turn out for this epic event – parade entrants come from far and wide to join in the fun, adding an extra layer of excitement and diversity to the festivities. With over 6,000 people participating in the parade and upwards of 100,000 spectators lining the streets, the energy is electrifying and the atmosphere is nothing short of magical.
And let’s not forget about the media coverage – it’s off the charts! With live broadcasts on local TV and coverage across radio, TV, print, and social media, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade reaches millions of viewers and listeners, shining a spotlight on our vibrant community and its rich Mardi Gras traditions.
Taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola, the parade kicks off at 2:00 PM and continues well into the evening, ensuring hours of non-stop entertainment for all. And for our youngest revelers, we’ve created a special children’s viewing area, complete with family-friendly activities and a strict no-alcohol, no-tobacco policy to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for families.
So mark your calendars and gather your krewe – the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is the must-see event of the season, and it’s guaranteed to be a highlight you won’t soon forget!
CLICK HERE FOR THE PARADE ROUTE

Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade
2026-02-13 19:30 - 22:00 | DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, Garden Street, Penscola, FL, 32502
The Mardi Gras season is upon us again and it is time to put together the Krewe of Lafitte’s 2026 Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade. The parade will follow the parade route provided by The City of Pensacola. Consisting of 300 gentleman pirates and 12 floats, the Krewe of Lafitte invites the best of Pensacola to join them the evening of Friday, February 13th to light up the streets of downtown Pensacola in a carnival spectacle.

2026 Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo
2026-02-12 18:00 - 23:00 | Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL, 32502, United States
This exciting new Mardi Gras event with dance and celebration at the Pensacola Bay Center is being produced by Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation, Inc., and includes support from a grant by Pensacola’s Tourist Development Council and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners.
All ages are welcome, and Mardi Gras Krewes are encouraged to come in Krewe attire.
See below for more details.

Details:

Saturday, February 12, 2026

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Pensacola Bay Center

All ages are welcome

Tickets:

VIP, Reserved and General Admission

Acts:

Headlined by Waka Flocka Flame

Featuring the Ying Yang Twins and DJ Jazzy Jeff

DeLuna Brass Band

The New Orleans Ramblers

Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters

Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Navarre Beach, Navarre, FL
Join the krewe in Celebrating 40 years of family friendly fun, Mardi Gras floats and beads. Parade is from 1pm till 3pm, Floats will enter Gulf Blvd from Indiana St and will move east to the traffic light. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!!! Parade App is on our website www.nkoj.org

Milton Mardi Gras Parade
2026-01-31 15:00 - 17:00 | DOWNTOWN MILTON, Milton, FL, United States
Mark your calendars!! Milton Mardi Gras parade on January 31st at 3pm. This year we have a new route. Parade will started at James St and Stewart St and roll down Stewart st and end at the Burger King at Hwy 90. (Parade will not turn on Berryhill)
The Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates, Inc was founded in 2017 and is recognized as a 501c3 corporation. Our mission is to provide charitable giving’s to other nonprofit organizations and support disaster relief efforts should needs arise. More specifically, the Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates, Inc provides charitable distributions to qualifying nonprofit organizations, while also providing benevolent support assistance and disaster relief to individuals and families in need. By providing this charitable giving, the Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates, Inc helps to improve the quality of life for individuals and families and organizations throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida and beyond. The Krewe is bound together by a common goal of building a better community. When the need arises and assistance is needed, we spring into action.

Pirates of Lost Treasure Flotilla
2026-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Perdido Key
The Pirates of Lost Treasure annual Mardi Gras Boat Parade is Perdido Key’s signature pirate flotilla, featuring boats decorated as colorful Mardi Gras “floats” with pirates flinging beads and other treasures to cheering crowds along the shoreline as the fleet cruises its festive route.

Krewe de Yak Gras Fest Parade
2026-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Lake Defuniak, Defuniak Springs, FL
Krewe de Yak’s Gras Fest 2026 is just around the corner & we are excited! Join them around the lake yard in DeFuniak Springs on January 24th for the 13th annual Gras Fest. This parade is absolutely FREE to enter, so if you want to get your name out there, advertise your business, or want to show off your group, send in your application now. The car show “Under the Oaks” is one of the largest in the area, so register asap.
A big Thank you to the sponsors who are helping to bring this festival to our community: Tents of Northwest Florida; Emerald Coast Pools, Paint by Turbo; and H&M Event Rentals. We cannot thank these sponsors enough. If you need event tents or other event rentals, a pool or spa, or fantastic automotive painting, click on the sponsor page and help support those who support our community.
For more information visit the Krewe de Yak website

Pensacola MLK Day Parade
2026-01-19 11:00 - 14:00 | DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, Garden Street, Penscola, FL, 32502
The 37th Annual MLK Day Parade will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026. The parade kicks off at the intersection of Spring & Garden Streets in downtown Pensacola at 11 a.m. The theme this year is “With Unity, We Won’t Turn Back”.

The MLK Parade Pensacola began in 1987 with just over a dozen individuals coming together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Now, more than 35 years later, the parade has grown into Pensacola’s largest annual parade, celebrated by thousands who line the streets of downtown Pensacola. The 36th Annual Pensacola MLK Day Parade is a Mardi Gras-style event, featuring vibrant floats from local businesses, churches, organizations, school bands, and elected officials. Each float is decorated according to the year’s theme, showcasing the community’s creativity and unity. This lively celebration not only honors Dr. King’s profound impact but also fosters diversity and highlights the cultural and economic contributions of Pensacola’s residents.

Krewe of Blues Pin & Bead Festival
2026-01-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Ensley Field, 555 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL, 32514
It’s that time again! Join Krewe of Blues as we “Party with a Purpose.” Krewe of Blues will host their 14th Annual Pin & Bead Festival on January 19, 2025 in Pensacola’s Historical Seville Square. This event is a great follow up to Mardi Gras Kick-Off. It’s a Krewe driven event and can’t be successful without you. Krewe of Blues appreciates your support and participation in this year’s “Krewe of Blues Pin and Bead Festival & Charity Diaper Drive.” This is a place where krewes can get together to swap their pins and beads for the season all while donating diapers for charity. krewes are competing in some friendly kreweship for the titles of most donated diapers, best pin, best bead, best tent, best in krewe wars games, and overall krewe war champion. this event is open to the public to come and see what the various Mardi Gras krewes in Pensacola are all about and possibly even find a krewe they might like to join!

Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff
2026-01-03 17:00 - 22:00 | DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, Garden Street, Penscola, FL, 32502
2026 Pensacola’s Mardi 12th Night Kick Off Celebration
The official Kick-Off will begin inside Seville Quarter at 5 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 3rd. Floats will be parked on Jefferson St. south of Romana St. all the way down to Zaragoza, and Government Street between Palafox and Tarragona Streets.
After opening ceremonies with the Royal Processional, a Second Line Processional of Royalty will walk the float route and bless the floats.
As we gear up for the 2026 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 15 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. What started as a humble idea has blossomed into one of the most anticipated events on Pensacola’s social calendar, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come!
Looking back on that chilly and misty Thursday night 15 years ago, we could never have imagined the overwhelming support and enthusiasm that our Krewes and community would bring to the table. With just 10 floats and a couple of radio station vans scattered along a few blocks of South Palafox Street, we took our first steps into what would become a beloved tradition.
Fast forward to 2026, and the growth of the Kick-Off Celebration is nothing short of phenomenal. With 40 floats now gracing the streets and our footprint expanding to include Government and Zarragoza Street, it was clear that our event had truly outgrown its humble beginnings.
Of course, with growth comes change, and over the years, we’ve had to adapt to ensure that the celebration remains accessible and enjoyable for all. One significant change was moving the event from its original date on Twelfth Night (January 6) to a Friday or Saturday. Although we had to bid farewell to the traditional date, the spirit of the celebration remained as vibrant as ever, prompting us to rename it the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration.
As we embark on our 15th year, we’re filled with gratitude for the support of our community, the dedication of our Krewes, and the enduring spirit of Mardi Gras that brings us all together. Here’s to another unforgettable celebration and many more years of joy, camaraderie, and good times ahead!

Krewe Discount Days!
2025-12-16 - 2026-01-30
Krewe members are eligible for a 10% discount on almost everything in the store from December 16, 2025 through January 30, 2026. Don’t leave your Mardi Gras shopping until the last minute, shop early and save. Case beads, toys, stuffed animals, light ups, clothing, decor, and more are all eligible for the discount. Krewe members who are already registered in our store database, just give your name at checkout! Not in the database already? No problem, just bring proof of Krewe membership to receive the discount.

Pensacola Christmas Parade
2025-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, Garden Street, Penscola, FL, 32502
On Saturday, December 13, 2025 come join the fun beginning at 5:30pm. You will not want to miss this event that draws over 50,000 people each year, including nearly 100 entries, and eight bands from Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and New Orleans. The parade also features the nationally renowned Blue Angels flight team and a host of organizations from around the region.
Preceding the parade is the 1.2 miles Christmas Parade Dash, sponsored by the Pensacola Runners Association.
All profits of the Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade go to the local high school band booster organizations. Over $40,000 has been donated to area high schools.

Surfing Santa Beach Parade
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | PENSACOLA BEACH, FL, United States
Make your way to Pensacola Beach on Sunday, Dec. 7, to see Santa Claus close out the annual Surfing Santa Beach Parade!!! Thousands of children, parents and other spectators make their way to Pensacola Beach on Sunday to see Santa Claus making his way down Via De Luna Drive at the annual Surfing Santa Beach Parade.
Starting at 2 p.m. from Avenida 10 at Gowens Park. The parade will make its way down Via De Luna toward Casino Beach and end at the Gulfside Pavilion.

Milton Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | DOWNTOWN MILTON, Milton, FL, United States
The City of Milton 2025 Christmas Parade will be held on December 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Back-Up Date is: December 13, 2025.Magic Wand Initiative Inc., is proud to organize this event again as a gift to my city of Milton. Sponsor information available from Magic Wand Initiative Inc. Contact them at (850) 758-0334 or magicwandinitiative@gmail.com.

Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | FORT WALTON BEACH, First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
The Torchlight Parade concludes the festival. Captain Billy and the entire Krewe of Bowlegs will be aboard their five floats and anchor the parade to celebrate Captain Billy Bowleg’s 69th annual capture of Fort Walton Beach! As they make their way up Eglin Parkway from First Street to Hughes Street in downtown Fort Walton Beach, they’ll be sharing their loot with those cheering them on.
