Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade

The parade rolls at 2 p.m. rain or shine and can last several hours. Arriving early on Spring Street puts you close to the floats as they move in and out, and spots near the start of the route mean you see every float sooner. The route is temporary during the Palafox construction, so check the map first. Park well away from the closures and walk in. Make it a full weekend with the Krewe of Lafitte parade the night before and the Pensacola Beach parade on Sunday.