Fat Tuesday fever hits the beach with parades, beads, fireworks, and live music
February 26, 2027 – February 28, 2027
Aaron Bessant Park, 16201 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Let the good times roll at Panama City Beach spectacular annual Mardi Gras & Music Festival! This vibrant Mardi Gras weekend celebration brings the spirit of New Orleans to the Gulf Coast with colorful parade floats, festive costumes, cascading beads, live music performances, and family-friendly fun stretching across Aaron Bessant Park and the Pier Park area.
The festival features a packed schedule including a Kids Fun Zone, float tours, a Kids Parade, the famous Second Line Crawl Parade through the streets, lively costume contests, and opening ceremonies kicking off the weekend revelry. Saturday night closes with a dazzling fireworks display launched from the iconic Russell Fields City Pier over the Gulf of Mexico — a truly spectacular way to celebrate the Mardi Gras spirit by the sea.
PCB Mardi Gras & Music Festival has become one of the Florida Panhandle most anticipated annual events, drawing visitors from across the Southeast to join in the celebration. Mild late-February weather and Gulf Coast charm make this an unforgettable way to experience the festive spirit of Mardi Gras without the New Orleans crowds.
Families, Mardi Gras enthusiasts, music lovers, anyone seeking a festive late-winter beach getaway
Parade floats, costume contests, Second Line Crawl Parade, Kids Parade and Fun Zone, live music stages, Saturday night fireworks over the Gulf
Book accommodations early as PCB fills up fast for Mardi Gras weekend. Arrive early to secure good viewing spots for the parades. Kids costumes encouraged!
Most festival events are free; some areas or activities may require tickets