Parade Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

LINE UP STARTS @ 8:00 a.m.

PARADE STARTS @ 9:30a.m.

RAIN OR SHINE!

Pensacola Navy Days is an opportunity for Pensacola and Northwest Florida to publicly say thank you to the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and free. Pensacola Navy Days is a Florida Not For Profit Corporation whose board includes volunteers who have brought expertise to the planning and execution of Pensacola Navy Days, and it’s events.

The Mission for Pensacola Navy Days - “Pensacola Navy Days will strive to foster a mutually positive and lasting relationship between the local and military communities, celebrate and publicize the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area, and highlight Pensacola as the premier military-friendly community in the Southeastern United States for veterans and service members alike.”

Your participation in Pensacola Navy Days is greatly appreciated. The Board of Directors and all Pensacola Navy Days volunteers including Pensacola Mardi Gras Krewes all hope that this first Pensacola Navy Days Parade and Fun Fest becomes an annual event. 

Taking place on Saturday, May 10, the parade honors active duty service members and veterans by partnering them with local Mardi Gras Krewes and organizations. Each Krewe will walk the parade route and proudly host a military unit on their float, creating a one-of-a-kind moment of appreciation, connection, and celebration.

This is a family-friendly event designed to reflect the pride, spirit, and patriotism of our Gulf Coast community. Parade participants and floats will be decorated in red, white, and blue with music, military tributes, and festive—but respectful—energy throughout. Please note that no alcohol or throws (such as beads or candy) are allowed in this parade. Instead, the focus will be on honoring those who serve and creating an uplifting experience for both participants and spectators.

The parade will take place after the Navy Days 4K Run/Walk, which kicks off the morning at 8:00 AM. The parade route will end at Fun Fest at Plaza DeLuna, where attendees can enjoy food trucks, kids' activities, military vehicle displays, live entertainment, and more. We encourage all military units to stick around and enjoy the festivities after the parade!

This information requested below is required so that we can insure proper communication, identification and placement for parade day.

Information about the parade and instructions for parade day will be forthcoming. We need to know who the best contact person is for your group in order to send instructions through emails, text, or calls from the Pensacola Navy Days Parade Committee. This point of contact should be the person that can best communicate with the remainder of the group and the Parade Committee.

The Pensacola Navy Days Parade Committee is excited to provide the opportunity for Krewes and Organizations to request a specific military unit to ride on their float and be specially honored by this specific Krewe or Organization.

Please note: The Parade Committee will review all applications and pairing requests. While we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s preferences, early submission greatly increases the likelihood of receiving your desired pairing and placement. All details are subject to change on parade day due to circumstances that may arise during Line-Up or other logistics. We encourage all participants to stay in close communication with their organization leader and the Parade Committee for the most up-to-date information.

In exchange for the right to participate in the Pensacola Navy Days Parade (the "Parade"), the undersigned, a duly authorized representative of the referenced Organization participating in the Parade (the "Organization"), hereby agrees to:

1. Obey all instructions given by Parade Officials, Marshals, and the City of Pensacola Police Department; 

2. Obey all laws for the proper operation of a motor vehicle*, including but not limited to:

-No drinking of alocholic beverages or being under the influence of mind altering subsances;

3. Be at the Assembly Point no later than 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025;

4. Read and accept the terms of the Rules and Regulations (separate document) and distribute the Rules and Regulations to all members of the referenced Organization that will be participating in the Parade.

5. Indemnify, defend, and hold the City of Pensacola, Pensacola Navy Days, Pensacola Mardi Gras Inc, Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation Inc., and their shareholders, officers, directors, and employees harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, sustained or incurred by or asserted against the City of Pensacola, Pensacola Navy Days, Pensacola Mardi Gras Inc, Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation Inc., including the operation or management of the Parade. This Agreement shall include the negligence of the City of Pensacola, Pensacola Navy Days, Pensacola Mardi Gras Inc, Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation Inc.. This indemnification and hold harmless shall be governed in all respects under the laws of Escambia County in the State of Florida.

By typing my name on this form, I hereby agree to all terms outlined herein and agree to conduct myself in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. I also understand and acknowledge that if my Organization is determined to have violated the Rules and Regulations, my Organization may be dismissed from participating in the Pensacola Navy Days Parade. 

*If your organization is pulling a float or trailer, you must fill out and submit a separate Vehicle Application and provide Pensacola Navy Days with all required documentation. State Law requires each operator of a towing vehicle be responsible for seeing that their trailer is properly secured and safety chains are provided (Florida Statutes, 316.530). All motorized vehicles MUST meet insurance requirements per the Rules and Regulations.

NOTE: Late Applications are subject to a late fee at the discretion of the Pensacola Navy Days Parade Committee. A charge of $125.00 may be charged in addition to the application fee, if any.

Upon submitting this application, the Parade Committee for Pensacola Navy Days will review your information and will reach out with any questions or next steps.

If you have any questions regarding the Pensacola Navy Days Parade on Saturday, May 10, 2025, please reach out to Hannah Zimmern at HannahZ@PensacolaMardiGras.com.

If you have questions or need assistance with the Pensacola Navy Days Fun Fest, please reach out to Jennifer Harrison at Jennifer@GCPromo.com.

Thank you for your participation in Pensacola Navy Days!