
Pensacola Mardi Gras
February 28 — March 2
It’s a tale old as time. Rich feasts, swanky costumes, glittery gold, and more celebrate Carnival.
The first weekend in March officially kicks off the spring event and festival season in Pensacola. With so much going on, including Mardi Gras, Sun Belt, and Foiling Week – we’ve gathered all the need-to-know information to navigate the destination. Schedule, maps, event details and more are below.
Pensacola Mardi Gras
February 28 — March 2
It’s a tale old as time. Rich feasts, swanky costumes, glittery gold, and more celebrate Carnival.
Foiling Week
February 24 — March 2
Explore the Race Village at Maritime Park, featuring local vendors, merchandise, food and drink, music and live commentary.
Sun Belt Basketball Championship
March 4 — 10, 2025
Sun Belt Basketball Championship March Madness comes to Pensacola as NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s college basketball teams compete for the Sun Belt championship.
Pensacola Mardi Gras Parade Routes & Information
Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look!
Planning to attend the Mardi Gras Parades or visit the Foiling Week Village? Make sure to prepare ahead of time due to the increased traffic downtown.
Visit here For parking information.
Friday, Feb. 28: Road closures begin around 5:30 p.m. The Parade begins at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1: Road closures begin around 11 a.m. The parade begins at 2 p.m.
Main Street closures will begin one hour before the Friday and Saturday parades and will re-open immediately following the conclusion of the parades.
There will be a free trolley running from the Racing Village to the Parade from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with stops at:
- Maritime Park
- Zaragossa & Baylen
- Baylen St. Parking Lot
February 26, 2026
Uptown Pensacola
Uptown Pensacola 4771 Bayou Blvd, Suite 11 Pensacola, Florida 32503
February 26, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 221 E Goverment Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 941-4321
February 26, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 130 East Government street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 434-6211
February 27, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola
213 S Baylen St
Studio B (Back)
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 343-5060
February 27, 2026
Uptown Pensacola
Uptown Pensacola 4771 Bayou Blvd, Suite 15 Pensacola, Florida 32503 (850) 741-3190
February 27, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola
213 S Baylen St
Studio B (Back)
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 343-5060
February 27, 2026
Uptown Pensacola
Uptown Pensacola 4771 Bayou Blvd, Suite 11 Pensacola, Florida 32503 (850) 471-1450
February 27, 2026
Uptown Pensacola
Uptown Pensacola 4771 Bayou Blvd, Suite 11 Pensacola, Florida 32503
February 27, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 221 E Goverment Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 941-4321
February 27, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 130 East Government street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 434-6211
February 28, 2026
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola
213 S Baylen St
Suite A
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 343-5060
February 28, 2026
Uptown Pensacola
Uptown Pensacola 4771 Bayou Blvd, Suite 15 Pensacola, Florida 32503 (850) 741-3190
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