The Mississippi Gulf Coast is host to many events during the year and none are as exciting as Mardi Gras season. Each community along the coast has one or more Mardi Gras parades and associated events every year. Check out the calendar of parades below
Attending a Mardi Gras parade is an exciting thing to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Many people think that Mardi Gras is exclusive to New Orleans. Not true, there are Mardi Gras parades from Mobile in the East through Louisiana. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has a long history with French culture. The first Europeans to land on the Coast were from France. The custom of Mardi Gras started in Mobile and spread throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast and into Louisiana.
Arrive early for the parade you have selected. It’s usually cool and can be cold in February when the parades generally occur. Activities are completed by Ash Wednesday. The weekend just before Ash Wednesday is the most active. If you miss a parade in one City, go to another. Don’t forget the special parades such as the Krew of Barkloxi for dogs in Biloxi.
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