Mardi Gras 2008 Parade Schedules for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Please check our Event Schedule of all Events (here). It may contain updated information. Also be sure to visit GoGulfCoast.biz and their Mardi Gras page.
12th ANNUAL ORANGE GROVE KREWE OF KIDS PARADE
January 19
Floats, beads and lots of fun for the whole family! The parade will begin at Bel Air Elementary School @ 10531 Klein Road and end at the Winn Dixie Shopping Center at the intersection of Highway 49 & Dedeaux Road.
Times: 2pm
Location: Orange Grove Area (Klein Road & Dedeaux Road)
Phone: (228) 234-5336
33rd ANNUAL OCEAN SPRINGS ��" ELKS MARDI GRAS PARADE
January 19
Traditionally Mississippi’s first parade of the season! Parade rolls through downtown Ocean Springs. Parade begins on East Beach by the site of the former Ocean Springs Yacht Club, continues through downtown Ocean Springs, and finishes at the Ocean Springs High School.
Times: 1pm
Location: Historic Downtown Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-2501
5th ANNUAL LIZANA MARDI GRAS PARADE
January 19
Route: Parade begins at Lizana Elementary School at 15341 Lizana School Road, continues to Cable Bridge Road, North to Moran Road and finishing back at the school!
Times: 2pm
Location: See Parade Route Above
Phone: (228) 234-7992 or (228) 831-8730
Admission: Spectators Free
KREWE OF SELENE AND ROYAL-T MARDI GRAS PARADE
January 25
Colorful floats roll from Burger King through the shopping center to Golf Club Drive and ending at the Country Club, Diamondhead.
Times: 6:30pm
Location: Diamondhead - Exit 16 North off I-10
Phone: (228) 255-7801
19th ANNUAL GAUTIER MENS CLUB MARDI GRAS PARADE
January 26
Parade begins at MS Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus on Highway 90 proceeds to Singing River Mall then ending back at college.
Times: 7pm
Location: Highway 90, Gautier
Phone: (228) 762-9265
CITY OF BILOXI’S 10th ANNUAL CHILDREN’S WALKING PARADE
January 26
The theme for this year’s parade will be “Celebrating 100 years of Biloxi Mardi Gras,” From Biloxi’s beginning as the Seafood Capital in the early 1900’s to the casino boom today, floats and costumes should represent every aspect of Biloxi.
Children are encouraged to use their creativity & imagination in the display of costumes & decorations of their wagons, bicycles, etc. Participation is open to all children 12 years old and under (children under the age of 9 years old must have an adult walking with them in the parade) Children may walk, ride bicycles, wagons, skateboards, scooters or roller-skate/roller blade. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask and/or a costume! Strollers, bicycles and wagons can also be decorated as floats!
Parade will begin under the I-110 over pass on Howard Avenue and continue east on Howard thru the Vieux Marche Mall and turn south on Lameuse Street and end at the Biloxi Town Green.
Times: Parade begins at 10am
Phone: (228) 435-6339
ORANGE GROVE CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE
January 26
Parade begins at Harrison Central 9th Grade proceeds North to Dedeaux Road then West to Highway 49 to Ashley Drive.
Times: 2pm
Location: Orange Grove Community, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-0079
SECOND LINERS MARDI GRAS CLUB PARADE
January 26
Come enjoy the family fun atmosphere! The parade route starts at Nichols Elementary School and ends at DC Bush Park where the club sponsors a Mardi Gras Block Party with food & fun!
Times: 1pm
Location: Parade starts at Nichols Elementary,
590 Division Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 209-8113
Admission: Spectators Free
CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS PARADE
January 27
Parade begins at the Long Beach High School
on Cleveland Avenue to Railroad Street to Jeff Davis Avenue to 2nd Street to Cleveland Avenue but Instead of turning East on 5th Street from Jeff Davis, the route will continue South on Jeff Davis to Highway 90 then East on Highway 90 to Cleveland and North on Cleveland returning to Long Beach High School.
Times: Parade begins at 2pm
Location: Long Beach
Phone: (228) 343-3972
Admission: Spectators Free
KREWE OF NEREIDS MARDI GRAS PARADE
January 27
The Krewe of Nereids was organized in 1966 by a group of outstanding Waveland, Mississippi business and professional women, and now includes in its membership ladies not only from the Bay St. Louis - Waveland area, but from the entire coastal region and beyond!
This year marks the Krewes 41st anniversary! The parade route begins at the intersection of Highway 603 and Highway 90. Rolling east in the west bound lane of Highway 90 to the city limits of Bay St. Louis and then making a u-turn to head west in the east bound lane and ending at Waveland Avenue!
Times: 1pm
Location: Highway 90, Waveland
Phone: (228) 586-2505 or (228) 806-6471
Admission: Spectators Free
CELEBRATION OF MARDI GRAS ��" KREWE OF RIVER CITY
February 2
Join us for a Mardi Gras fun-filled affair! The parade will begin at the Southgate Shopping Center and the parade will run down Main Street to the Riverfront! There will be a King & Queen’s reception following parade!
Times: Parade begins at 3pm
Location: Downtown Moss Point
Phone: (228) 475-7887
Admission: Spectators Free
JACKSON COUNTY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 2
Family Fun for everyone! Parade begins at Pascagoula High School on Tucker then proceeds South to Ingalls Avenue, West to Pascagoula Street, North to Jackson Avenue, East to Market Street and South back to the stadium.
Times: 1pm
Location: Downtown Pascagoula
Phone: (228) 497-3269
Admission: Spectators Free
KREWE OF DIAMONDHEAD MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 2
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!.
Times: 12 Noon
Location: Diamondhead, Exit 16 North I-10
Phone: (228) 255-6922
Admission: Spectators Free
KREWE OF GEMINI MARDI GRAS DAY PARADE
February 2
Parade route through downtown Gulfport! Parade starts at 19th Street and goes towards Highway 49 pass Hancock Bank & downtown Gulfport!
Times: 2pm
Location: Downtown Gulfport
Phone: (228) 831-0446 or (228) 297-0377
Admission: Spectators Free
MISSISSIPPI COAST JAZZ SOCIETY MARDI GRAS BALL
February 3
Jazz Society members are hosting their annual Mardi Gras Ball with three different bands performing for your listening and dancing pleasure! Cash Bar available. Bring your own snacks. Those attending in a ball gown or tux will put their names in the "hat" for the crowning of King & Queen! Come out and celebrate a “jazzy” Mardi Gras! Dress is casual or formal!
Times: 3pm ��" 6pm
Location: American Legion & Elks Lodge, 12010 Klein Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 392-4177 or (228) 897-2330
Admission: $6 per person
NORTH BAY AREA MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION PARADE
February 3
This parade begins at St. Martin Community Center rolls down Lemoyne Blvd to Central Avenue to Rodriguez Street to Automall Parkway and back up to Central Avenue.
Times: 1:30pm
Location: D'Iberville Area
Phone: (228) 875-4538
ST. PAUL’S CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE
��" PASS CHRISTIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 3
This parade will roll on Highway 90 starting at the west side of the Pass Christian Harbor going east to Seal Avenue, then west to Henderson Avenue then back to the Pass Christian Harbor! Some consider this parade to be the "best" of Mardi Gras.
NOTE CHANGE A ROUTE & TIME CHANGE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHWAY 90 -
The Pass Parade will start at 1:00 PM at the corner of Davis Avenue and Second Street. It will proceed South to HWY 90. The Reviewing Stand will be at the corner of Market Street and HWY 90. The parade will proceed to Church Street (instead of Henderson Avenue). Turn North on Church to Second Street and turn East on Second and end at Davis and Second Street.
Times: 1pm
Location: Pass Christian
Phone: (228) 452-4643
GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION CORONATION BALL
February 4
King D'Iberville and Queen Ixolib crowned to reign over Mardi Gras 2008. Maids, dukes, and past royalty are presented!.
Times: 8pm - 1am
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
Phone: (228) 432-8806
GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 5
Gulf Coast Carnival Association traces its roots back to 1908 and 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. The monarchs were the first King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib. Eight years later, The Biloxi Carnival and Literary Association was incorporated. Its purpose: "to promote the study of literature and particularly Greek mythology; to give an annual carnival and street pageant in the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, by artistic floats representing Greek mythology and historic events."
In 1929, the Biloxi celebration expanded to include other Coast cities, and around 1949 the Biloxi Carnival and Literary Association became the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. Biloxi's Mardi Gras has been celebrated every year except for war and Depression years.Today the Carnival Association continues the tradition begun over 100 years ago, with King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib reigning over the parade in Biloxi on Fat Tuesday!
Times: 1pm
Location: Downtown Biloxi
Phone: (228) 432-8806
KREWE OF GEMINI MARDI GRAS NIGHT PARADE
February 5
See all of the wonderful sights of Mardi Gras during this unique night parade that is complete with colorful costumes, floats, and other interesting Mardi Gras themed items! Participating are some 60 floats meaning Fun for the whole family!
Times: 6pm
Location: Downtown Gulfport
Phone: (228) 831-0446 or (228) 297-0377
Admission: Spectators Free
KREWE OF NEPTUNE MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 5
The Krewe of Neptune was founded in 1981 with a charter membership of 150 members The Krewe of Neptune is patterned after the old-line New Orleans krewes and was based on secrecy. The “Bal Masque” is held with all members wearing some form of mask and no members’ names are ever announced. The only names listed in the program are the female members of the court, the maids and queen. The tradition holds that in earlier times, the businessmen of New Orleans were not able to frolic and celebrate in fear of losing business. For this reason, masks were worn and names were never announced!
The Krewe of Neptune’s first parade was held on Mardi Gras Day in 1983 on the streets of downtown Biloxi. The organization is divided into smaller krewes with a Line Lieutenant in charge of each krewe. Each of these krewes represents something different pertaining to the theme of the ball.
Times: Parade begins immediately after Gulf Coast Carnival Parade
Location: Main Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 436-4381
KREWE OF REAL PEOPLE MARDI GRAS PARADE
February 5
The Krewe of Real People 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 year marks the 26th Anniversary of 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!.
Times: 1pm
Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis
Phone: (228) 467-2247 or (228) 493-3827
Admission: Spectators Free