Mardi Gras is in the Air
It’s that time of year again, folks. That’s right, it’s Mardi Gras time! Tis the season to don your beads and your feathered mask and hit the streets for good some old fashioned Louisiana-style fun! Throw on your best purple, green, and gold attire and head out to some of the area’s most spirited Mardi Gras celebrations. There’ll be no shortage of entertainment with festivities taking place all month long.
February 4th
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| The Life's A Beach crew has been busy prepping the van for the Mardi Gras Kick Off Parade. It'll be even prettier come parade day. Come out and give us a wave! We'll be there with beads on, maybe we'll toss some your way! |
Mardi Gras Kick Off Parade at Harborwalk Village. Enjoy dazzling floats, colorful costumes, street performers, and of course BEADS!!! The Life’s A Beach gang will be there, decked out in our Mardi Gras best and tossing our goodies. The parade starts at 2:00 P.M. Stay and enjoy live music at the Main Stage after the parade.
February 11th
Mardi Gras on the Island is a lively festival on that takes place on Okaloosa Island. This event was chosen by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events for February. Come enjoy the carnival atmosphere with live music, costumes, and more. Parade starts at 11 a.m., come prepared to catch some beads.
February 18th
26th Annual Mardi Gras Parade theme for 2012 is “United States Military” This year’s parade is dedicated to Pvt. Matthew Colin, who lost his life serving the USA. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. on Grand Boulevard in Navarre Beach.
1st Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade at Hammock Bay in Freeport will kick off at 4:00 P.M. The theme this year is Beach Bound Hounds! Hammock Bay Trail will be filled with dogs dressed in beachy Mardi Gras attire and Hammock Bay’s Town square will be jiving with Mardi Gras jazz rhythm and hound dog bluz. Bring your chairs and cooler and stay for a movie in the park featuring Disney’s animated comedy Princess and the Frog set in the festive city of New Orleans.
3rd Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade and Parade Event at the Destin Commons will take place from 3-5 P.M. Enjoy delicious seafood with AJ's at our traditional seafood boil! Watch live street dancing presented by ENCORE! The event will also feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, a parade and more!
February 19th
Mardi Gras Dog Parade at the Village of Baytowne Wharf is one of the premier canine events on the Emerald Coast with members of the four-pawed community coming far and wide to participate. Mardi Gras music will fill the air as the streets fill with costumed dogs, and their owners. This year’s theme is Cruisin' Canines: Fetch a Wave! Parade will begin at 2:00 P.M.
February 21st (FAT TUESDAY!)
HarborWalk Village Mardi Gras Celebration will take place from 6-8 P.M. Enjoy free red beans and rice from Poppy’s Crazy Lobster, street performers, and live music! March through the Harbor with your four-legged friends at the Party Animal Parade at 6:30. Join this wild and vibrant Fat Tuesday celebration!
10th Annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade starts at 5:00 P.M. Let your hair down and let the good times roll as unique and colorful floats roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in their finest Mardi Gras swag shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets.
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