Pensacola Mardi Gras Upcoming Events

Pensacola Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras festivities are open to families, offering the perfect alternative. Celebrating Mardi Gras since 1874, Pensacolians host four parades every year featuring masked characters, fun throws and elaborate floats that sail along the area’s beaches. And, with temperatures typically in the mid 60s, there is plenty of Florida sunshine to go around.

Parade Dates

Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl. Feb. 11. Bring your children and favorite four-legged friends out to Pensacola Beach for a lively walking parade. Free Admission. (850) 932-1500,www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Snowbird’s Mardi Gras Lunch. Feb. 15. Snowbirds are invited to enjoy a breakfast of coffee and beinets or a lunch of red beans and rice at Seville Quarter in downtownPensacola. Registration is required. Free admission. (850) 434-1234,www.visitpensacola.com/snowbirds
Mardi Gras Downtown Illuminated Parade. Feb. 17. Starting at 8 p.m., admire the gorgeous lighted floats as they make their way down Palafox Place and through historic downtown Pensacola. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com
Pensacola Downtown Grand Parade. Feb. 18. With most of the area’s krewes participating, you won’t want to miss the largest, and most popular, parade in downtownPensacola beginning at 2 p.m. For even more fun, follow the masked characters down to Seville Quarter for a festive after-party. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com
Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 19. Starting at 2 p.m., line the streets, dip your toes in the sand and listen to the waves crash on the beach behind you as this parade cruises along Via De Luna Drive on Pensacola Beach. Free admission. (850) 438-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com

City of Fairhope Mardi Gras Schedule

City of Fairhope
It’s time for Mardi Gras in Fairhope!

Mystic Mutts of Revelry-Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:30 p.m.
Knights of Ecor Rouge-Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:45 p.m.
Maids of Jubilee Friday-February 17, 2012, 6:45 p.m.
Order of the Mystic Magnolias- Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:45 p.m.

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Posted by Administrator - February 3, 2012 at 2:38 pm

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Mardi Pardi Eco Adventure Race in Mississippi

Get ready to run, paddle and let the good times roll! The Mardi Pardi Eco Adventure Race Triathlon returns on Sat., Feb. 18, 2012, to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Occurring annually on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, the 5K run, 2 mile kayak paddle and 12 mile bike ride will promote Gulf Coast eco-awareness and highlight the area’s wide open beaches and just all-around natural beauty along with the great Mardi Gras culture celebrated in these parts. (Participants can opt to run the 5K run only if they are feeling lazy!)

This year’s after-Pardi, to be held at the Depot Green at the historic train depot in Bay St. Louis, will feature Cornell Williams (seen lately on Treme), John Gros and Zena Moses along with Jeremey Mojo Phipps with Lagniappe for some traditional New Orleans Second Line, lots of local Gulf Coast fare like Gumbo and Jambalaya–all from local restaurants– and plenty Lazy Magnolia’s locally brewed beer. Then, we’ll have legendary Walter Wolfman Washington Saturday night at the, Hundred Man Hall (which recently received an historic blues trail marker acknowledging its significance on the famous African American Blues Trail or “Chitlin Circuit” of the 1940s, 50s and 60s). 100mendbahall.org.

Finally, for all those racers and friends who want to get a real close-up Mardi Gras experience, the Mardi Pardi will provide a reserved spot along the parade route of the Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade that takes place Sunday, February 19th. Beer and bathrooms provided! Check with mardipardiadventure.org for more info.

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Posted by Administrator - February 3, 2012 at 12:01 pm

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Deadline to Register Extended

Mardi Gras Galveston’s Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade

Mardi Gras! Galveston Umbrella Brigade participants have been challenged to beat a new world record for the largest choreographed umbrella dance during the 101st Mardi Gras! Galveston on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras! Galveston’s Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade needs 1,500 participants to secure the world record.

Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Registration

All participants are encouraged to register online at www.mardigrasgalveston.com by the extended deadline of February 8, 2012. Members must come with a mandatory decorated umbrella. All registered costumed participants will receive FREE entry into the Entertainment District. Join the brigade at 20th street between Mechanic & Strand on February 10 at 8:30 p.m. to march throughout the district.

A Funky World Record Attempt

During the 2011 Uptown Funky Umbrella Brigade parade more than 500 participants performed the Hokey Pokey to set the Guinness Book of World Records title for the largest umbrella dance. With a pending challenge set by another country, the 2012 Uptown Funky Umbrella Brigade will need to increase their presence to 1,500 participants to hold the reigning title.

For more information, call 409-770-0999 or email yagasentertainment@hotmail.com

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Posted by Administrator - February 3, 2012 at 10:53 am

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Updated New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Sunday, February 5, 2012
Little Rascals	Map	Metairie	Noon
Perseus	Map	Slidell	1 p.m.

Friday, February 10, 2012
Oshun	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:00 p.m.
Cleopatra	Map	Westbank	6:30 p.m.
Eve	Map	Mandeville	7:00 p.m.
Excalibur	Map	Metairie	7:00 p.m.
Atlas	Map	Metairie	7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 11, 2012
Choctaw	Map	Westbank	11:00 a.m.
Adonis	Map	Westbank	11:45 a.m.
Pontchartrain	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	2:00 p.m.
Nemesis	Map	St. Bernard	2:00 p.m.
Caesar	Map	Metairie	6:00 p.m.
Olympia	Map	Covington	6:00 p.m.
Sparta	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:00 p.m
Titans	Map	Slidell	6:30 p.m.
Pygmalion	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:45 p.m.

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Alla	Map	Westbank	Noon
Carrollton	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	Noon
Dionysus	Map	Slidell	1:00 p.m.
King Arthur	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	1:15 p.m.
Thor	Map	Metairie	3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Druids	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:30 p.m.
Nyx	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	follows Druids

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Babylon	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	5:45 p.m.
Chaos	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:30 p.m.
Muses	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 17, 2012
Hermes	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:00 p.m.
D’Etat	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:30 p.m.
Selene	Map	Slidell	6:30 p.m.
Orpheus Mandeville	Map	Mandeville	7:00 p.m.
Lyra	Map	Mandeville	follows Orpheus
Morpheus	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	7:00 p.m.
Centurions	Map	Metairie	7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 18, 2012
NOMTOC	Map	Westbank	10:45 a.m.
Iris	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	11:00 a.m.
Tucks	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	Noon
Endymion	Map	*Mid-City*	4:15 p.m.
Isis	Map	Metairie	6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 19, 2012
Okeanos	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	11:00 a.m.
Mid-City	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	11:45 a.m.
Thoth	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	Noon
Bacchus	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	5:15 p.m.
Napoleon	Map	Metairie	5:30 p.m.

Lundi Gras – Monday, February 20, 2012
Proteus	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	5:15 p.m.
Orpheus	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	6:00 p.m.
Zeus	Map	Metairie	6:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras – Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Zulu	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	8:00 a.m.
Rex	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	10:00 a.m.
Elks Orleans	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	follows Rex
Crescent City	Map	*Uptown New Orleans*	follows Rex
Argus	Map	Metairie	10:00 a.m.
Krewe of Jefferson	Map	Metairie	follows Argus
Elks Jeffersonians	Map	Metairie	follows Argus

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Barefoot Mardi Gras Parades 2012

Barefoot Mardi Gras in North Padre Island. (Corpus Christi, TX)

Barefoot Mardi Gras Parades 2012

Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade at noon on beach just north of Bob Hall Pier. Party with Zydeco band, cajun cooking from 6:00 till 10:00 at the Padre Isles Country Club.

Corpus Christi, TX.
Feb. 18, 2012 – Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade

Through the help of Gladys Choyke and Stan Hulse (PIBA Executive Director) and along with his wonderful post on the PIBA Facebook site, we have gotten a T-shirt sponsor! Cheri Sperling from Coastline Properties will be sponsoring the whole thing. The shirts will have Coastline Properties logo on the front left of the shirt stating Coastline Properties supports Barefoot Mardi Gras and on the back our graphic from the poster this year.

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Posted by Administrator - January 24, 2012 at 2:03 pm

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Kemah Mardi Gras Update

Celebrate all throughout Mardi Gras month with a bang and an “Arrrgh!” with everyone’s favorite party pirates, Kemah’s Krewe du Lac. The grand kickoff event begins Friday, February 3^rd, with the Royal Ball aboard the Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler, and the parties continue for three weeks leading up to the Mardi Gras parade in Galveston, where the crazy Krewe will view the festivities from a balcony on the Strand.

Join the haunted Rum Runner Ghost Tour in Kemah for some spooky evening fun the day after the ball, then gear up for the Krewes into Kemah Kick Off Party at Bakkhus Taverna on February 10th. Work off some king cake calories for a good cause at the Galloway Fun Run on the Kemah Boardwalk the next morning, then kick back and watch the parade through Kemah later that morning. After the parade, celebrate with the Krewe at T-Bone Tom’s with live music by Jerry Diaz, costume contest, raffle benefiting Spina Bifida kids camp and much more. Later that night, attend the first ever Krewe du Lac masquerade party at Zone 504 with famous zydeco band Jabo and the Southside Playboys. Finish up a great weekend at Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack Mardi Gras party with crawfish and live music.

On February 18, join Krewe du Lac aboard the luxury yacht, The FantaSea and be part of the annual Yachty Gras Boat Parade. Travel along the Kemah channel and world famous Kemah Boardwalk, boarding at 6:30pm. For tickets visitwww.thebigwhiteboat.com Then, for the grand Mardi Gras finale, join Krewe du Lac on the Strand in Galveston to watch the parade go by from the Krewe Babalu balcony. Toss beads, enjoy live music, toast beverages from the cash bar or dance the night away as we bid fare thee well to another Mardi Gras season.

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Mardi Gras

1st Annual Gulf Place Mardi Gras Street Party

February 18th, 2012

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Celebrate Mardi Gras in the street at Gulf Place. Our Town
Center Loop circle will be blocked off for a party in the street,
with food, drinks, beads, costumes, parades, face-painting, arts &
crafts, and Live New Orleans music.

The party starts at 12:00 noon with the “Barkus” Pet Parade;
followed by a Bike & Golf Cart Parade; and Costume contest.
Prizes awarded for all contest winners. (To participate, please
contact Maxine Orange Bern for email application OR pick up
application at Artists at Gulf Place, Restaurant Fire, or Furry
Fanatics.)

Bands begin at 2:00 pm – More details and band lineup TBA

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Krewe du Lac 2012 10th Annual Mardi Gras Kemah, Texas

The Events

February 3 & 4

Friday, Feb. 3 – Royal Ball aboard Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler – Departs Endeavor Marina at 8 pm. Cocktail attire (Men – Jacket required, tie optional). Classy Pirate attire is always acceptable. Pre-boarding social at Sam’s Boat in front of the marina from 7 to 8 pm. Presentation of the Court, live music, dancing, light appetizers, adult beverages. 2.5 hour cruise around Clear Lake. Cost $50 per person. Must be at least 21.

Saturday, Feb. 4 - Kemah Ghost Tour – Rum Runners! Meet at Zone 504 at 6:30 pm, travel to the light house on the Bay, then to Wine Down (previously Madeline’s Wine Bistro), stop by Tequila Mia’s, and end at Amadeus for dancing. Enjoy plenty of ghost stories and history during this exciting and fun ghost walk. Don’t miss this adventure! Cost $20 per person plus beverages. 21 and over only, please.

Krewes Into Kemah Weekend

10^th Annual Mardi Gras - February 10-12, 2012

Friday, Feb. 10 - Krewes Into Kemah Kick Off Party hosted annually by Bakkhus Taverna on 6^th Street in the Lighthouse District. Starts at 8 pm. Annual bash includes live music for dancing on the patio and lots of Krewe fun! Compete in the Best Beads & Best Mask contests. No cover charge. Full menu and full bar available for an additional cost. All ages welcome.

Saturday, Feb 11 - Galloway Gallop Fun Run starts the day with a BANG! The run begins at 8 am with a certified 10K and 5K race followed by a Kid K Dash at 9 am. As always, the Galloway Gallop features a beautiful scenic course, great prizes and a fantastic finish-line party that includes refreshments, music and children’s activities and is known as one of the most family friendly & fun races in the Bay Area. Cash, costume and door prizes are awarded. Register online atwww.signmeup.com or by downloading a form from the Events page atwww.thegallowayshool.org. Fees vary by age group.

Saturday, Feb 11 – Kemah Mardi Gras Parade - Participants line up behind T Bone Tom’s at 10 am. The parade begins 11 am at the corner of 5^th and Bradford Streets. The frolicking procession travels north up Bradford St. to theKemah Boardwalk and back down Kipp Street along Galveston Bay and ends at the Jimmy Walker Community on 9^th Street. The judging stand is located in front of Kemah Coach at 600 9^th Street. No fee.

Saturday, Feb 11 – Post Parade Mardi Pardi - T Bone Tom’s Backyard. Noon- Dusk. Enjoy live music, costume contest, parade awards presentation, arts & crafts booths, raffle benefitting Spina Bifida kids camp, moonwalk, face painting and much more. This annual celebration is a colorful crowd pleaser. Very family friendly. Free admission. Full bar, regular menu and crawfish available for an additional cost. All ages welcome

Saturday, Feb 11 – Masquerade Ball - Zone 504 – 9 pm until close – Hosting Krewe du Lac’s first ever masquerade party at Zone 504 on the first weekend of Mardi Gras. Enjoy zydeco music with the famous Jabo and the Southside Playboys, Hurricane drinks on special, and all the Krewe du Lac faithful. Come out wearing you Mardi Gras beads and masks. This is gonna be great! Free admission. 21 and over only.

Sunday, Feb 12 – Crazy Alan’s Mardi Gras Party - Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack – 2 pm until 6 pm. Join Krewe du Lac for live music, dancing, contests and lots of fun! Free admission, cash bar and full menu. The Swamp Shack serves some of the best crawfish on the Gulf Coast in a fun and funky atmosphere.

Yachty Gras

Saturday, Feb 18 – Yachty Gras Parade Public Cruise - Join Krewe du Lac aboard the luxury yacht, The FantaSea and be part of the annual Yachty Gras Boat Parade. Travel along the Kemah channel and world famous Kemah Boardwalk. Boarding 6:30pm. Cruising 7 to 9:30pm. Be part of the Parade! Travel in style aboard the Boardwalk FantaSea! BEADS BEADS BEADS! For reservations, ticket prices and all the info call 281-535-8100.

Fat Tuesday

Tuesday, Feb 21 – The Strand in Galveston – Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade and Krewe Babalu Balcony Party - As the Krewe du Lac float rolls with the parade along the streets of The Strand Uptown District many of Krewe du Lac’s revelers will be on the Krewe Babalu balcony for the best parade view. Toss beads, enjoy live music, toast beverages from the cash bar or dance the night away as we bid fare thee well to another Mardi Gras season. Tickets just $20. 21 and over only.

http://krewedulac.org/

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Posted by Administrator - January 19, 2012 at 9:05 am

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Galveston’s Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade

This Means War! Load Your Umbrellas!

We’ve been ambushed! Last year, Galveston’s Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade set the world record for the largest choreographed umbrella dance. They achieved the record when 492 costumed Mardi Gras-ers with decorated umbrellas danced together in what was described by eyewitnesses as perfect harmony.

But Alas! The godless communists in Romania broke our record last September when they (allegedly) had 1461 dancing umbrellas. Are we gonna let those borsch-eating heathens from Romania steal our record? Heck no!

This is a call to arms! It’s BYODU (bring your own decorated umbrella) on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8:30 p.m. All good umbrella soldiers need to register online at www.mardigrasgalveston.com.

The attack on the Romanian record will begin at 20th street between Mechanic & Strand where all umbrellas will be opened and our army will dance the Hokey Pokey. And we’ll continue to Hokey Pokey all the way through downtown, reveling in our complete and total victory! All participants must come with a mandatory decorated umbrella. All costumed participants will receive FREE entry into the Entertainment District with their decorated umbrella.

We don’t need to tell you how important this is. Start decorating your umbrella now and learn how to Hokey Pokey. If the Romanians keep the record, it could be the end of civilization as we know it!

For more information, call 409-770-0999 or email yagasentertainment@hotmail.com