This is an exciting time of year in Pensacola, with two of the biggest annual events taking place. Pensacola Mardi Gras returns with one of the largest, most vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in the country, while Foiling Week makes its debut as a new event near Pensacola homes for sale featuring exciting racing action on the water. Our real estate agents have more on exciting local events centered around Pensacola Mardi Gras and Foiling Week.

• Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade – Palafox & Garden Streets, Downtown Pensacola, FL
  When we said Pensacola's Mardi Gras was one of the biggest in the country, we weren't kidding. The annual Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade regularly draws more than 100,000 spectators to the streets of Downtown Pensacola, with the parade lasting all afternoon and featuring more than 6,000 participants from a vibrant collection of local krewes. The parade takes place on March 1, 2025, starting at 2 p.m. and typically lasts until around 7 p.m., with a primary route that travels along Palafox Street and Garden Street.

• Fat Tuesday Celebration – Downtown Pensacola, FL
  Get ready for a full day of events to close out Mardi Gras with the Fat Tuesday Celebration on March 4, 2025, with events throughout Downtown Pensacola. Start your day with the Jazz Royalty Brunch, which features a Mardi Gras menu, low country boil, and craft cocktails. Watch live entertainment from Mardi Gras krewes starting at 5 p.m., then head to Seville Quarter for the crowning of a new King and Queen Priscus at 7 p.m. At midnight, the end of Mardi Gras season will be officially commemorated.

• 4th Annual Mardi Gras Bead Tree Clean-Up – East Government & South Palafox Streets, Pensacola, FL 32502
  Have a great time at Pensacola Mardi Gras this year? You can show your thanks to organizers and help get a head start on next year's festivities by participating in the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Bead Tree Clean-Up on March 8, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m. Help clean up beads from this year's celebration, which will then be cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for next year's Mardi Gras by Arc Gateway. Organizers recommend bringing your own boat hooks or grabbers if you're organizing your own group to help clean, as supplies of those items are limited.

• Foiling Week Race Village – 121 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502
  Whether you're new to the high-speed sailing sport of foiling or you've been looking forward to Foiling Week since the day it was announced, you're sure to find something to love at the Foiling Week Race Village. This is where you'll find demos of the latest equipment, hands-on activities, classes, panel discussions, and great views of the racing action. There will also be plenty of food, live entertainment, and kid-friendly activities. The Race Village will be open throughout Foiling Week, which takes place February 24 – March 2, 2025.

• Foiling Week VIP Cruise – 750 Commendencia St., Pensacola, FL 32502
  Want to get the best seat for the racing action during Foiling Week and enjoy some VIP perks, as well? The Foiling Week VIP Cruise is available March 1-2, 2025, and takes you closer to the action than ever before. Enjoy a 2-hour cruise featuring live commentary on the races, snacks, drinks, and a cash bar with beautiful views all around you.

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