Crestview Mardi Gras 2026

🎭 Crestview Mardi Gras 2026 🎭

Join us in historic Downtown Crestview for two days of Mardi Gras fun!

✨ Friday, January 30, 2026

Kick off the weekend at our Food Truck Friday Neon Kick Off Party — delicious eats, vibrant lights, and live entertainment to start the celebration in style!

• FREE STREET CONCERT by KINGS OF NEON - Let's bring the GLOW!

✨ Saturday, January 31, 2026

The fun continues all day with:

• 🐾 Pawdi Gras Pet Parade – Mardi Gras goes to the dogs (and cats too)!
• 🚗 Beads & Wheels Car Show – Antique, classic cars & jeeps roll in for competition and parade fun.
• 🎭 Grande Mardi Gras Parade – Floats, throws, beads, and big energy through downtown!
• 🎶 Downtown Festival – Food, music, vendors, and family fun at Courthouse Terrace and Main Street.

💜💚💛 Two full days of parades, food, music, and community celebration – Mardi Gras style!

Info: Let's get the party started with the Food Truck Friday Neon Kickoff Party! FREE street concert featuring Kings Of Neon, from New Orleans. 25+ Food Trucks, 80 Street Vendors and Fun for the whole Family! Come set the streets A-Glow!

Info: Pet Parade featuring your favorite leashed pets dressed to impress!

Info: Our Grande Parade with tons of Throws!! Featuring NW Florida Krewes!

Info: City of Crestview Mardi Gras Beads & Wheels Car Show

Entry Fee: $50
Includes:
• Official Event T-Shirt & Grande Parade Entry

Trophies Awarded:
• Antique (1st – 3rd)
• Classic (1st – 3rd)
• Jeeps (1st – 3rd)

Important Details:
• Vehicles are not required to be decorated, but all participants must be ready to throw beads & throws during the parade ✨
• Limited spaces available – secure your spot early! Our festive cars will start their show in our Grande Parade, then lineup to be on display during our Family Festival.

Info: Crestview Mardi Gras Family Festival & After Party

The celebration continues right after the Pawdi-Gras Parade with an afternoon full of fun for the whole family! Location: Downtown Crestview – Courthouse Terrace, Wilson Street Park & Main Street

Enjoy:
• Street Vendors with crafts, art, and local goods
• Food Trucks serving up delicious bites
• Live Music from 3–6 PM
• DJ Ice Mike spinning festive hits
• Local favorite Shenanigans bringing high-energy tunes

Fun, food, music, and Mardi Gras spirit for all ages — the perfect way to spend your Saturday in downtown Crestview!

Info: Come out to the Main Stage to watch our top floats, Krewes and car show winners get announced!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Main Street, Main Street, Crestview, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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