As winter fades away (and the snow finally melts...), Pensacola bursts into life with exciting spring events, outdoor festivals, and seasonal traditions! There's something for everyone, from Mardi Gras celebrations and seafood feasts to live jazz and beachside competitions. Here's your guide to some of the best upcoming spring events in Pensacola. Grab your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable season!
🎭 Mardi Gras Festivities
Spring kicks off with Mardi Gras, and Pensacola knows how to throw a party! With parades, parties, and even a dog-friendly "Pawdi Gras," the season is packed with festive fun.
February 1 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Mardi Gras Night — Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
- 📍 Pensacola Bay Center
February 15 | 11:00 AM
- Pirates of Lost Treasure 30th Anniversary Mardi Gras Flotilla
- 📍 14050 Canal A Way #3, Perdido Key
February 16 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Pawdi Gras (Dog-Friendly Mardi Gras Parade)
- 📍 Garden Street (closed from Tarragona to Palafox)
February 20 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 2025 Snowbird Hootenanny: Mardi Gras Mambo
- 📍 The Flora-Bama Lounge (Tent Stage)
February 28 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Mardi Gras Dog Show
- 📍 Escambia County Equestrian Center
February 28 | 7:00 PM
- Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade
- 📍 Downtown Pensacola (Begins at Spring & Garden Streets)
March 1 | 2:00 PM
- Pensacola Mardi Gras Grand Parade
- 📍 Palafox Street
March 2 | 2:00 PM
- Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade
- 📍 Pensacola Beach, Via De Luna Drive
March 4 | 2:00 PM
- French Quarter Fat Tuesday Celebration
- 📍 Seville Quarter, 130 E Government St, Pensacola
✈️ Blue Angels Practice (March – October)
Spring is the perfect time to catch The Blue Angels as they start their practice season! Watch these legendary pilots perform breathtaking aerial maneuvers over Pensacola Beach. Practices are held on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so be sure to check their official schedule for the best viewing days.
📍 Best Viewing Spots:
☀️ Pensacola Beach
☀️ Fort Pickens
☀️ National Naval Aviation Museum
🏃♂️ McGuire's 5K
Get ready to run (or walk!) at one of the biggest St. Patrick'sDay celebrations in Pensacola! The McGuire's5K is a wild, high-energy event filled with costumes, green beer, and an unforgettable after-party.
- 📍 Downtown Pensacola
- 🕒 Date: March 8, 2025 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🎷 Pensacola JazzFest
For over 40 years, Pensacola JazzFest has been bringing smooth, soulful sounds to Seville Square. Enjoy a weekend of live jazz performances, local food vendors, and a vibrant atmosphere.
- 📍 Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola
- 🕒 April 5 - 6th, 2025
🦞 Pensacola Crawfish Festival
One of Florida's largest crawfish boils, the Pensacola Crawfish Festival serves up thousands of pounds of fresh crawfish alongside live music, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities. If you love good food and a lively atmosphere, this event is a must-attend!
- 📍 Downtown Pensacola
- 🕒 April 25 - 27th, 2025
🐟 Interstate Mullet Toss
Possibly one of the wildest events on the Gulf Coast, the Interstate Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama is exactly what it sounds like—people tossing mullets (yes, the fish) across the Florida/Alabama state line! 🌊🐟 It is all about bragging rights, live music, and beachside fun.
- 📍 Flora-Bama, Perdido Key
- 🕒 April 25 - 27th, 2025
Spring in Pensacola = Beach Days + Festivals + Good Vibes
From Mardi Gras celebrations and crawfish boils to music festivals and air shows, spring is one of the best times to experience Pensacola'sculture, community, and coastal beauty. Mark your calendars, grab your sunglasses, and get ready for an unforgettable season!
