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2026 Crestview Mardi Gras
March 7 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1:00 PM – Pawdi-Gras Parade (Pet Parade) on Main
- All pets welcome in Mardi Gras-themed costumes
- Prizes for Most Festive Pup
- Local pet vendors & shelters on-site
12 PM – 6:00 PM – Downtown Festival
- Artisans, Boutiques, and Farmers Market Vendors
- Food Trucks & Sweet Treat Vendors
- DJ + Live Music Throughout the Day
- Kids Activities & Craft Corner
- Street performers, stilt walkers & photo ops
2:00 PM – The Main Event: The Crestview Mardi Gras Parade
- Floats, dancers, Krewes, marching bands & more
- Bead throws, moon pies & family fun
- Parade route starts at 67 Home Furniture to S. Main Street with barricaded spectator zones
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Beads & Wheels Car Show
3:00 PM – Festival Continues + a FREE Concert!
Immediately following the parade, head over to Wilson Street park where the festivities will continue with a FREE concert by The Shenanigans!