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There's so much fun with Mardi Gras parties and more all across Northwest Florida
Beads, Moonpies and lots of fun all mark Mardi Gras celebrations across Northwest Florida, so mark your calendars and join the fun!
Pensacola Beach
In addition to the parade and the Neried's King Kake party, the Mardi Gras season acts as a springboard to a plethora of parties and events. February's activities on Pensacola Beach include the Annual Black Tie Formal Beach Ball at the Dock Feb. 3, the Junkanoo Kritter Krawl at the Casino Beach pavilion Feb. 10, and the Red Beans and Rice celebration Feb. 19.
All events are open to the public and free, with the exception of the Black Tie Ball. Tickets for the ball are available for $30, which includes entertainment and a midnight breakfast buffet. For more information or tickets call Bonnie McDonald at 850-438-1660.
To inquire about entering the parade, call Kay Turner with the Pensacola Beach Elk's Lodge at 850-932-4444. For a calendar of events check out the Krewe of Wrecks web page online at www.kowrecks.com.
Downtown Pensacola
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Downtown Pensacola Mardi Gras tradition. Enjoy the parade in the 2007 Mardi Gras Priscus Procession and celebrate the end of the carnival season at the Priscus Ball.
The tradition of the Priscus celebration of raising money for charities continues. Local community minded folks will be running for King and Queen Priscus ~ the lady that raises the most money for her charity will be crowned Queen Priscus 2007 and the gentleman that raises the most money for his charity will be crowned King Priscus 2007. Over eleven thousand dollars was raised for local charities at last years event.
Meet and park at Capt'n Fun Downtown at 5 p.m. and climb aboard the Priscus Trolleys free of charge. The Priscus Trolleys will leave Capt'n Fun Downtown at 5:40p.m. sharp and parade to the following Host Downtown entertainment establishments to celebrate the final night of the carnival season...
First stop is Seville Quarter from 5:45pm - 7:00pm Witness the King and Queen Coronation! It's on to Hub Stacey's from 7:05pm- 8:20pm, followed by the third stop at Inter-mission from 8:30pm - 9:45pm. The final stop is Capt'n Fun Downtown 9:55pm - till for the Priscuss Ball.
There will be no admission charge at any of the host establishments and only those age 21 and over may participate!
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