Join us for the Mardi Gras Parade 2025 on Saturday, March 1st! Families, schools, local businesses and more are all welcome to come out and let the good times ROLL! 

Event Fees: 

$25 for  organizations, commercial/non-commercial businesses, large & small walking groups

COMPLETELY FREE - $0 for school groups, non-profits, and government agencies

All entry fees will be invoiced via Square upon the approval of your application. Checks also accepted and can be made payable to HarborWalk Village.

Parade Categories:

• Commercial Entry: All businesses entries including floats, walking, and vehicles
• Non-Commercial Entry: All groups, families, community organizations, and clubs. May include both riders and walkers. 
• Large Walking Group: Walking groups with 20 or more participants without vehicles. 
• Small Walking Group: Walking groups with 1-19 participants without vehicles. 
• Government Entries: All government and military base entries. 
• Animal Entries: Animal groups including clubs, pets, etc. without vehicles. 

Timeline Overview: 

Parade Check In  l  1:00PM 

   Last Call Motorized Vehicle Check In  l  2:00PM   

   Last Call Walking Group Check In  l  3:15PM

Parade Rolls l 4:00PM

• Entries: Entries will be accepted in the parade on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. Space is based on size and area available.  
• Décor: All entries, including tow-vehicles and walkers, must be decorated. This event will roll into the dusk hour- Lighting is encouraged, but not necessary. 
• Music: Music is encouraged, however sound systems may not be used for broadcasting messages or agendas. 
• Riders: All participants riding in a vehicle, must do so with caution. Please stay in the vehicle at all times, unless you are walking. No hanging off of or holding on to the sides of vehicles as they are moving. 
• Religion: Religious expression is permitted, but please be respectful to all faiths and refrain from proselytizing. 
• Materials: All materials used must be flame retardant. A properly rated, currently tagged fire extinguisher is required for each applicable entry. All wiring must be secured to prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All connections must be made with UL-approved electrical boxes and devices. Portable generators/ compressors must be securely mounted, and a minimum distance of one foot from any combustible material. Generators/ Compressor must be equipped with firmly attached exhaust systems that terminate into a common exhaust serving the vehicle or in the same manner of vehicle exhaust. Insurance and liability are the sole responsibility of the entrant. Fire Marshal will have final say on all regulations. 
• Handouts: PLEASE DO NOT THROW CHOCOLATE CANDY. Walking entrants may hand out appropriate items. Drivers may NOT distribute anything during the parade. 
• All entries will receive a load-in time and location. It is crucial that you abide by your given time on event day and are present when required.