Crestview Mardi Gras 2026

Came for the Mardi, Had to Stay for the Paddy!

Get ready for Mardi Paddy, where Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of Downtown Crestview! This two-day, family-friendly celebration blends New Orleans flair with Irish spirit — featuring food trucks, parades, pets, beads, music, and all the shamrock-shaking fun you can handle.

5:00 – 9:00 PM | Mardi Paddy Food Truck Friday

📍 Downtown Crestview

Kick off the weekend with Food Truck Friday—Mardi Paddy style!

Enjoy:

• A variety of food trucks & sweet treats
• St. Patrick’s Day vibes with a splash of Mardi Gras
• Neon night energy, beads, and green everywhere
• 🎶 FREE live concert by Shenanigans

12:00 – 6:00 PM | Mardi Paddy Festival & Parade Day

📍 Downtown Crestview

All-day festival fun with a Mardi Paddy twist!

Festival Highlights (12–6 PM):

• Artisans, boutiques & market vendors
• Food trucks & festival eats
• Kids activities & craft corner
• Street performers, photo ops & festive flair
• Pet Adoptions
• 🎧 Music all day by local favorite DJs

🐾 The Mardi Pet Paddy Pet Parade – 1:00 PM

• Hosted by Pawsitively Scrumptious Pet Store
• All pets welcome in Mardi Paddy–themed costumes
• Prizes for the most festive pups
• Local pet vendors & shelters on site

🎭 The Main Event: Mardi Paddy Parade – 2:00 PM

• Floats, krewes, dancers & community groups
• Beads, moon pies & family fun
• Parade rolls through Downtown Crestview with designated viewing areas

🚗 Beads & Wheels Car Show – 2:00–6:00 PM

Info: January 31st, the party began with the Food Truck Friday Neon Kickoff Party! FREE street concert featuring Kings Of Neon, from New Orleans. 25+ Food Trucks, 80 Street Vendors and Fun for the whole Family! Come set the streets A-Glow!

Info: March 6th the party starts again with the Food Truck Friday Mardi Paddy Party! FREE street concert featuring Shenanigsans. 25+ Food Trucks, 65 Street Vendors and Fun for the whole Family! The green beer will be flowing!

Info: Pet Parade featuring your favorite leashed pets dressed to impress!

Info: Our Grande Parade with tons of Throws!! Featuring NW Florida Krewes, local schools and business owners!

Info: Crestview Mardi Gras Family Festival & After Party

The celebration continues right after the Parades with an afternoon full of fun for the whole family! Location: Downtown Crestview - Wilson Street Park, Beech Avenue, Oakdale Avenue & Okaloosa County Tax Collector Office

Enjoy:
• Street Vendors with crafts, art, and local goods
• Food Trucks serving up delicious bites
• Music from your favorite local DJ's

Fun, food, music, and Mardi Gras spirit for all ages — the perfect way to spend your Saturday in downtown Crestview!

Info: City of Crestview Mardi Gras Beads & Wheels Car Show

Entry Fee: $50
Includes:
• Official Event T-Shirt & Grande Parade Entry

Trophies Awarded:
• Antique (1st – 3rd)
• Classic (1st – 3rd)
• Jeeps (1st – 3rd)

Important Details:
• Vehicles are not required to be decorated, but all participants must be ready to throw beads & throws during the parade ✨
• Limited spaces available – secure your spot early! Our festive cars will start their show in our Grande Parade, then lineup to be on display during our Family Festival.

Info: Come out to the Main Stage to watch our top floats, Krewes and car show winners get announced!

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