The Grand Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Pensacola on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. The organiser reports more than 6,000 participants and over 100,000 spectators. Floats, marching bands, krewes and scout troops pass by, and riders toss beads and plush toys. A children's viewing area with kid activities bans alcohol and tobacco.
Before you go
- Arrive early to claim a spot along the route.
- Bring bags for the beads and throws.
- Wear purple, green and gold.
- Plan parking ahead because crowds are large.
- Use the children's viewing area if you have young kids.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-11-11.
The Pensacola Mardi Gras parade page gives no admission price. Viewing the route is not described as ticketed.
Not confirmed: The price. The venue publishes none, so neither do we.
The parade page says it typically begins at 2:00 PM, so check the route map for the final start time.
Expect heavy crowds and road closures downtown.
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