Crystal Beach Mardi Gras Parade
This cherished parade tradition brings people of all ages together to celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras in a coastal setting like no other. The festivities kick off early in the day. Along the route, anticipation hangs in the air as the community comes alive with the tantalizing aroma of gumbo, sausage, and boudin being cooked roadside.
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort is the starting point for the parade loaded with floats, vintage cars, and trucks. The floats, adorned with vibrant decorations, toss beads, candy, and other goodies to the onlookers lining the streets, ready to collect their colorful treasures. Music fills the air, enhancing the festive atmosphere. From lively jazz tunes to foot-tapping beats. Little ones eagerly fill their baskets with beads and candy tossed from passing floats.
The celebration continues with an array of post-parade activities. Local restaurants and venues come alive with live music, offering the perfect setting for visitors and residents alike to unwind and relish the day’s festivities. Boiled crawfish, Cajun delights, and fresh seafood are on the menu: Come indulge in the flavors of the Gulf Coast.
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