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CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS BALL!

January 21 (tentative)

You're invited to join in the FUN with the presentation of 2013 royal court and beautiful tableau, and then afterwards, dance the night away!  Sponsored by Carnival Association of Long Beach!

  • Date(s): 01/21/2014 - 01/21/2014
  • Times: Doors open @ 7pm, Tableau @ 8pm!
  • Location: St Vincent de Paul School, 4321 Espy Avenue, Long Beach
  • Contact: Amanda Broome-Cumberland - Publicist
  • Phone: 228-806-5048
  • Admission: Call for tickets!

"CARNIVAL ON THE COAST" MARDI GRAS - MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST STYLE!

"Carnival on the Coast" is an exciting season for the young to the old, locals, & visitors! Elaborately decorated floats throw "treasures" (trinkets like beads, stuffed animals, logoed cups, doubloons, food items called "Moon Pies" and more) to eager bystanders! "Throw Me Something Mister" is a familiar phrase yelled out by on lookers to the carnival "Krewes" on the floats as they pass by hoping to "scoop" up some of these exciting items! On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, there are 23 parades, with Harrison County holding 14 of the Mardi Gras celebrations - the MOST on the Gulf Coast; Jackson County hosts 4 parades & Hancock County 5 parades. The Mardi Gras Season attracts over 450,000 people every year and continues to grow in popularity. Harrison County parades held in Pass Christian, Long Beach, Gulfport, & Biloxi - Mississippi.

In 1908, the Gulf Coast Carnival Association was the first Krewe to parade on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with 17 floats. Today there are 23 parades, a long way from one parade with 17 floats, with each parade having 20 or more floats! In 2005, Hurricane Katrina slowed the celebration, but did not stop the carnival season. The party continued even under adverse conditions with each city holding smaller versions of their parades. With the addition of two new parades in 2009, and in 2011 the Long Beach Carnival Association Parade making its debut as an evening parade, the coast continues "Carnival on the Coast" with the party getting bigger & better every year!

**Awarded American Bus Association (ABA) Top 100 Events 2003!
**Awarded Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Top 20 Winter Event 2010, 2011 & 2013!

Upcoming Mardi Gras Dates:

  • 2014 - March 4
  • 2015 - February 17
  • 2016 - February 9
  • 2017 - February 28
  • 2018 - February 13
  • 2019 - March 5
  • 2020 - February 25
  • 2021 - February 16

Mardi Gras Trivia: The March 9th and February 3rd dates are extra special, because those dates only occur once in a lifetime, each occurring roughly once every 100-150 years. The next date of March 9 is the year 2038. The closest many of us will see the Holiday to that date, in our lifetime, was 2000, and will hopefully again in 2011, when Mardi Gras will occur on March 8th. On the other end of the spectrum, Very few of us will see the next February 3 date, which is 2285! February 5th was the earliest this century, which occurred in 2008, the next one that early will be in 2160!

  • Date(s): 02/01/2014 - 03/04/2014
  • Location: Throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

11th ANNUAL LIZANA MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 16 (tentative)

Join us for the “funniest” parade in town – started with just 15 floats and now offers over 30 floats full of fun, goodies, & throws! This parade is a family oriented parade! Route: Parade begins @ Lizana Elementary School at 15341 Lizana School Road, continues to Cable Bridge Road, North to Moran Road and finishes back at the school!

  • Date(s): 02/16/2014 - 02/16/2014
  • Times: 1pm
  • Location: See Parade Route Above
  • Contact: Floyd Babin - Event Coordinator
  • Phone: (228) 234-7992 or (228) 831-8730
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

CHILDREN'S MARDI GRAS BALL & PARADE @ LYNN MEADOWS!

February 21 (tentative)

Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy Mardi Gras themed music, food, art activities along with a children's parade through the museum. Bring your own decorated bike, trike or wagon for the parade or just come & walk!

  • Date(s): 02/21/2014 - 02/21/2014
  • Times: 6pm-8pm
  • Location: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Avenue, Gulfport
  • Contact: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
  • Phone: 228-897-6039
  • Admission: Tickets $15 - Includes Museum Admission - Call for tickets!

19th ANNUAL TIMBER RIDGE WOMAN’S MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Decorated golf carts, bicycles, ATV’s & people…parade throughout the streets of Timber Ridge subdivision!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: 2pm
  • Location: Timber Ridge Subdivision, 515 Henderson Avenue, Pass Christian
  • Contact: Judy Veltman or Terrie Anderson - Event Coordinators
  • Phone: (228) 452-5629 or (205) 427-0848
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

24th ANNUAL MYSTIC KREWE OF PINE ISLAND MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Family friendly parade with lots of throws and family FUN!  Join in on the FUN...and catch lots of "goodies!"  Parade line up begins @ Johns' Bayou Road @ 12 Noon beginning with a tail gating party! 

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: Parade begins @ 1:30pm!
  • Location: Johns' Bayou Road, Vancleave
  • Contact: J.R. (Rich) Wilson - Event Coordinator
  • Phone: 228-990-0270
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

24th ANNUAL ORANGE GROVE CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Family oriented parade which begins at Harrison Central 9th Grade, North to Dedeaux Road, then West to Highway 49 to Ashley Drive!  Plenty of throws...and lots of FUN!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: 2pm
  • Location: Orange Grove Community, Gulfport - See Route Above!
  • Contact: Jessie Lott - Parade Captain
  • Phone: 228-239-6822

25th ANNUAL GAUTIER MEN'S CLUB MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Family Fun For ALL! This night parade is one of the best…come see for yourself!  Parade begins @ MS Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus on Highway 90 proceeds to Singing River Mall then ending back at college!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: 7pm
  • Location: Highway 90, Gautier
  • Contact: Bill Whatley & Tim Honeycutt - Event Coordinators
  • Phone: 228-627-1887

30th ANNUAL BAY ST. LOUIS KREWE OF KIDS' MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Children parade with bikes, wagons, shopping carts, walking, or just about anything NON-motorized down Dunbar Avenue to Highway 90 & back!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: 11am
  • Location: Bay St. Louis - See Parade Route Above!
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

43rd ANNUAL CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Family friendly local Mardi Gras parade featuring lots of floats, throws and FUN! Great family FUN and a NIGHT parade!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: 6pm
  • Location: Downtown Long Beach!
  • Contact: Darren Mayer or Amanda Broome-Cumberland
  • Phone: (228) 363-0065 or (228) 806-5048
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

6th ANNUAL KREWE OF LEGACY MARDI GRAS PARADE!

February 22 (tentative)

Floats, horse & buggies, golf carts, antique cars & more parade throughout a 5-mile circular route North of Interstate 10! The parade starts & ends @ Neco’s Market Place @ the intersection of Vidalia & Cable Bridge Road (Exit 24) – Exit North on Firetower Road to Vidalia Road, then east on Vidalia Road to Cable Bridge Road!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: Noon!
  • Location: Pass Christian Area – See Above
  • Contact: Jeffery Cuevas
  • Phone: 228-216-2097
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

6th ANNUAL KREWE OF LITTLE RASCALS CHILDREN MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Children parade with bikes, wagons, shopping carts, walking, skate, or just about anything NON-motorized around the park. Awards given for the best costume and float contest! Sponsored by City of Pascagoula! 

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: Registration @ Noon, Parade @ 1pm
  • Location: Downtown Plaza - Downtown Pascagoula
  • Contact: Rebecca Davis - Event Coordinator
  • Phone: 228-938-6604
  • Admission: Free!

KREWE OF NEPTUNE BALL

February 22 (tentative)

Join the Krewe of Neptune for Mardi Gras biggest and best party on the coast!  Featuring The River City Hit Squad and The Molly Ringwalds. Dress is strictly formal. Beer and wine included.  BYOB allowed. Order forms are available for food purchases from Four Points Biloxi.  Theme: "Neptune Parties At The End of The World!"


Tickets may be purchased directly on the website!

For more information email info@kreweofneptune.org!


  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: Doors Open @ 6pm, Event @ 7pm!
  • Location: Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Avenue, Biloxi
  • Contact: Captain - Krewe of Neptune
  • Phone: 228-669-4917
  • Admission: Call for tickets or Order on Line!

MOSS POINT MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 22 (tentative)

Enjoy family fun for everyone with a Mardi Gras parade through downtown area! Sponsored by the Parade of Classes Association!

Interested in riding or participating in the parade? 
Entry Fee $25! 
Why watch when you can be part of the action!

  • Date(s): 02/22/2014 - 02/22/2014
  • Times: 1pm
  • Location: Downtown Moss Point
  • Contact: Travis Love or Aundra Hyde - Parade Coordinators
  • Phone: (228) 990-8987 or (228) 249-2027
  • Admission: Free!

47th ANNUAL KREWE OF NEREIDS MARDI GRAS PARADE

February 23 (tentative)

The parade route begins at the intersection of Drinkwater & Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis  (in front of the Bay St. Louis Governmental Annex Bldg) then rolls west ending at Auderder Street & Highway 90 in Waveland (disbanding in front of West End Restaurant)!  **The parade will travel WEST bound towards Waveland in the EAST bound lane - one straight route - from the Bay to Waveland!  GREAT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

  • Date(s): 02/23/2014 - 02/23/2014
  • Times: 1pm
  • Location: Highway 90, Waveland
  • Contact: Dianne Martin - Event Coordinator
  • Phone: 228-216-9911
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

6th ANNUAL OCEAN SPRINGS CARNIVAL ASSN MARDI GRAS NIGHT PARADE!

February 28 (tentative)

Parade begins Front Beach to Porter Avenue to Washington to Government ending @ Holcomb! Hosted by the Ocean Springs Carnival Association!

 

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  • Date(s): 02/28/2014 - 02/28/2014
  • Times: 7pm
  • Location: Ocean Springs - Parade Route Above!
  • Contact: Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Assn or Ocean Springs Chamber
  • Phone: (228) 218-5667 or (228) 875-4424
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

44th ANNUAL KREWE OF GEMINI MARDI GRAS DAY PARADE

March 1 (tentative)

Parade route through downtown Gulfport! Parade starts at 19th Street and goes towards Highway 49, continues pass Hancock Bank & throughout downtown Gulfport!

  • Date(s): 03/01/2014 - 03/01/2014
  • Times: 2pm
  • Location: Downtown Gulfport
  • Contact: Betsy Glendenning - Krewe President
  • Phone: 228-539-9692
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

4th ANNUAL MARDI PARDI RACE!

March 1 (tentative)

On your mark, get set for the 2014 Mardi Pardi 5K / 10K FUNdraising run through downtown Bay St. Louis and along the beach road! In addition, enjoy sizzling New Orleans bands, great local food and beer, one-of-a-kind trophies; runners' Mardi Gras costume contest and more! Let the good times roll! Proceeds benefit Live Oak Alliance Mississippi!

 

For more information and to register online, visit www.MardiPardiAdventure.org

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  • Date(s): 03/01/2014 - 03/01/2014
  • Times: Fun begins @ 9am!
  • Location: Mockingbird Cafe on 2nd and Main Street, Downtown Bay St. Louis
  • Contact: Stephen Burrell - Event Contact
  • Phone: 228-342-5660
  • Admission: FUNdraiser - Entry Fee Charged

JACKSON COUNTY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 1 (tentative)

Family Fun for everyone! Parade begins at Pascagoula & Ingall Avenue to Market Street, continues north to Jackson Avenue then south returning to start! Lots of throws and family oriented parade!

  • Date(s): 03/01/2014 - 03/01/2014
  • Times: 1pm
  • Location: Downtown Pascagoula
  • Contact: Alma Huyett - Jackson County Carnival Association
  • Phone: 228-990-1456
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

KREWE OF DIAMONDHEAD MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 1 (tentative)

Approximately 30 units with mostly elaborately decorated golf carts unload beads, stuffed animals, candy and other Carnival treats to scores of outstretched hands! Parade begins at the Community Center and winds its way towards the Country Club!

  • Date(s): 03/01/2014 - 03/01/2014
  • Times: 12 Noon
  • Location: Diamondhead, Exit 16 North I-10
  • Contact: Pat Sheehy - Publicity
  • Phone: 228-255-6922
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

ST. PAUL CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS BALL!

March 1 (tentative)

Want to feel like royalty while on the MS Gulf Coast? Well join in the FUN with the presentation of 2014 royal court and beautiful tableau, and then afterwards, dance the night away! Set ups provided - BYOB!  Ticket purchase required prior to ball - For more information contact St. Vincent De Paul School @ (228) 222-6000 for tickets. Proceeds support St. Vincent de Paul School! Sponsored by St. Paul Carnival Association!

  • Date(s): 03/01/2014 - 03/01/2014
  • Times: Doors open @ 7pm, Tableau @ 8pm
  • Location: West Harrison Civic Center, 4670 West Espy Avenue, Long Beach
  • Contact: St. Vincent de Paul School or Rory Robin Rafferty
  • Phone: (228) 222-6000 or (228) 547-4873
  • Admission: Call for tickets!

26th ANNUAL NORTH BAY ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 2 (tentative)

North Bay Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade features approximately 70-units and stretches from LeMoyne Boulevard in St. Martin all the way to Central Avenue in D'Iberville with parade goers waiting for all the "goodies" to catch thrown from all the floats!

  • Date(s): 03/02/2014 - 03/02/2014
  • Times: 1:30pm
  • Location: D'Iberville Area

84th ANNUAL PASS CHRISTIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 2

Parade starts at the corner of Davis Avenue and Second Street, proceeds to Scenic Drive turns west to Henderson Avenue, North to St. Louis, east to Church Street, south to Second Street, east on Second to Davis Avenue! Some consider this parade to be the "Best" of Mardi Gras! Don't miss this exciting event!  Hosted by the St. Paul Carnival Association!

  • Date(s): 03/02/2014 - 03/02/2014
  • Times: Parade begins @ Noon!
  • Location: Highway 90, Pass Christian
  • Contact: Robin Rafferty - St. Paul Carnival Assn President
  • Phone: 228-547-4873
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

14th ANNUAL BILOXI CHILDREN’S MARDI GRAS WALKING PARADE

March 3 (tentative)

Children's parade with wagons, strollers, and bikes all decorated in the Mardi Gras tradition!  Parade begins at the corner of Lameuse & MLK Blvd, continues south on Lameuse, and ends at the Biloxi Town Green. Participants need to arrive in the Saenger Parking Lot to sign in between 10am and 10:30am.  Sponsored by the City of Biloxi!

  • Date(s): 03/03/2014 - 03/03/2014
  • Times: 11am
  • Location: Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
  • Contact: Kay Miller - Executive Director
  • Phone: 228-435-6339
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION CORONATION BALL

March 3

Event pays tribute to historical and literary themes yearly with different tableaus and masked royalty steeped in the kind of ceremonial drama worthy of a classical epic. While the colors, the decorations, and the costumed characters vary significantly from year to year, the selection and composition of the royal court does not. There are always eight dukes, eight maids, two royal pages, and of course, the king and queen all presented to the public for the first time!  Don't miss the presentation! 

  • Date(s): 03/03/2014 - 03/03/2014
  • Times: 8pm-1am
  • Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
  • Contact: Nancy Rogers
  • Phone: 228-432-8806
  • Admission: Spectators Free - Viewing Only Allowed!

44th ANNUAL KREWE OF GEMINI MARDI GRAS NIGHT PARADE

March 4

See all of the wonderful sights of Mardi Gras during this unique night parade - complete with colorful costumes, floats, and other interesting Mardi Gras themed items!  Over 60 floats participate - meaning Fun for the whole family!

  • Date(s): 03/04/2014 - 03/04/2014
  • Times: 5:30pm
  • Location: Downtown Gulfport
  • Contact: Betsy Glendenning - Krewe President
  • Phone: 228-539-9692
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

7th ANNUAL KREWE OF DIAMONDS MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 4

The Krewe of Diamonds parades through downtown Bay St. Louis. It's the Gulf Coast only predominantly African-American Krewe and this parade is one of the Bay’s BEST- attended by locals & visitors alike! This parade originally was the Krewe of Real People! Parade route is down Main Street, turns on to 2nd Street on to Union Street continuing to Blaize Avenue in front of the Historic Depot!

  • Date(s): 03/04/2014 - 03/04/2014
  • Times: 1pm
  • Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis
  • Contact: Tequila Hall or Corinn Burton - Event Coordinators
  • Phone: (228) 342-0883 or (228) 671-1471
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 4

Gulf Coast Carnival Association traces its roots back to 1908 as Biloxi's first Mardi Gras parade, which included 17 floats, 150 flambeau carriers, the new 12-piece Herald Newspaper Band, a grand marshal, the mayor and the councilmen. Today the Carnival Association continues the tradition begun over 104 years ago, with King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib reigning over the largest Mardi Gras parade on the MS Gulf Coast with over 100 units!

  • Date(s): 03/04/2014 - 03/04/2014
  • Times: 1pm
  • Location: Downtown Biloxi
  • Phone: 228-432-8806

KREWE OF NEPTUNE MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 4

Join the Krewe of Neptune for Mardi Gras biggest party featuring large Double Decker floats from New Orleans, Marching Bands, and other Marching clubs parading through beautiful and historic downtown Biloxi!

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  • Date(s): 03/04/2014 - 03/04/2014
  • Times: Parade starts @ 3pm!
  • Location: Downtown Biloxi
  • Contact: kbeverin@kreweofneptune.org
  • Phone: 228-669-4917
  • Admission: Spectators Free!

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INAUGURAL BARKUS ON THE COAST!

January 18 (tentative)

FUNdraising Mardi Gras Dog Parade!  Fido and Friends on floats, golf carts, wagons & walking toss out goodies!  Bring "Fido" to the "PAW"ty in Mardi Gras costume, even come dressed in matching costumes if so desired!   Vendors, food & FUN!  Open to all dogs!  A family-friendly event!  Proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Animals Shelters and Animal Organizations! Come out and support this "dog gone" good cause!  Registration required for pet to participate!  Pets must have up to date shots and be on lease at all times!  Registration begins September 30!  Vendors Wanted!  

Email for Pet Entry Registration & Vendor Forms - kwwwilkinson@gmail.com

 

  • Date(s): 01/18/2014 - 01/18/2014
  • Times: Festivities start @ 10am, Parade @ 1pm!
  • Location: Southside Diamondhead - Airport Road, (Exit 16 South)
  • Contact: Kathy Wilkinson - Event Coordinator
  • Admission: Pet Entry Registration $10, Spectators Free!

SECOND LINERS MARDI GRAS BALL!

February 1

“Come to the Official Unveiling of the 2014 Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Royalty – King & Queen! There will be plenty of “second-lining” with live entertainment! Bring your own bottle and food! Strictly Formal Affair! Hosted by the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club!

  • Date(s): 02/01/2014 - 02/01/2014
  • Times: Doors open @ 7pm, Ceremony @ 8pm!
  • Location: Gruich Community Center, 591 Howard Avenue, Biloxi
  • Contact: Debora Magee or Pinkey Lewis
  • Phone: (228) 424-8085 or (228) 697-5474
  • Admission: Admission Charged - Call for tickets!

4th ANNUAL "THE MARDI GRAS DRAW!"

February 28 (tentative)

Start the Mardi Gras Season off with a "buck"...well many "bucks!" Enjoy a FUNdraising evening featuring a dinner, silent auction, dancing to live entertainment and of course, the DRAWDOWN - worth $4,000! Now you can have a lot of fun with that - "Throw Me A BUCK" please! Don't miss this exciting evening - you could be the lucky winner! Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Elementary in D'Iberville!

  • Date(s): 02/28/2014 - 02/28/2014
  • Times: Fun starts @ 7pm!
  • Location: St. Martin Civic Center, 15008 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi
  • Contact: Jane Sema - Principal
  • Phone: 228-392-4180
  • Admission: Call for details & tickets!