Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. 
Post parade party and awards ceremony. Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. See and meet the float riders. Learn who wins the coveted float awards. Dance presented by the Mystic Krewe of Nereids. No charge to attend. Open to the public. 

Kids and Kritters Parade Set For February

The fifteenth annual Kids and Kritters Parade is set for Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. in the Casino Beach parking lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center on Pensacola Beach. There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. Bring a bag to haul your beads and trinkets home.

The fun begins at noon when the featured guests open their kiosks. Get ready to tap your toes at 1:30 p.m. when the talented troupe from Dancingly Yours headlines in the pre-parade show. The Kids and Kritters Parade, a walking procession for people and pets, 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.

The parade is open to anyone who would like to participate.  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, non-retractable leash and under the control of the handler. Everyone must be on their best behavior. There is no entry fee for kids and pets are just $10 each. This year’s parade theme is “MARVELous Mardi Gras – A Super Celebration.”

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.