Panama City Beach 2026
This is one of the Sisters of the Spoons favorite, an authentic Mardi Gras celebration to attend. Typically it has been held the weekend before the Mardi Gras in St Andrews Panama City It starts out with the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade in the evening, lots of beads to catch, and no funny business to get the beads, wink, wink if you know what I mean. It is a family event. Then there is music at the Pier Park Celebration stage by a Zydeco band usually Chubby Carrier with the Bayou Swamp Band. If you do not know what Zydeco music, it will get you up and dancing in the street, washboard playing, accordion and more. The celebration continues on with a headliner concert and more Zydeco music on Saturday then crescendos with a beautiful fireworks display which can be seen from the beach, the piers, your gulf front balcony or pretty much anywhere you look up. Check out our list of other things to do in the winter in the Panama City Beach Area
2026 Panama City Beach Florida Mardi Gras Parade and Festival
Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival on January 30,31 2026 The festivities started on Friday January 30 with a Kids parade 5pm on Pier Park Drive and a fun second line parade at 5:30pm with lots of beads and other goodies handed out. At 6pm Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp band play. The fun continues on January 31 with the festivities ending with a fireworks show.
2026 St Andrews Panama City Florida Mardi Gras Parade and Festival
February 6, 2026
Mardi Gras Festivals in the area are held every year but fall on different dates the Sisters of the Spoon love to participate in the sights and sounds of this festive season celebrated in the south. The St Andrews Mardi Gras Festival is the official celebration of Panama City, Florida, the sister city to Panama City Beach, just across the bridge to the east. Over 14 Krewes (the association or organization that sponsors a float and over 30 brightly colored floats). As festive music is played along the route, tens of thousands of beads and other trinkets will be tossed to the crowd of over 50,000 people! The 3-day parade and festival in Historic St. Andrews is filled with vendors of food, fun and music.
St Andrews Mardi Gras kicks off with the Kids Parade on Friday February 6 at 4. This is a smaller version of the bigger parade that is held on Saturdays for the children
Kids Parade: TBD
Parade route-Beck Ave only
Mask Parade: TBD
Festival: TBD
We’ll get the party weekend started with a Kids Parade, then stay for the food & fun.
February 7, 2026
Main Parade: TBD
Parade route- travels west on 11th St and north on Beck Ave.
Enjoy the playful and adorable animals in Mardi Gras attire.
ive music will fill the air!
Fireworks of the Pier in Panama City Beach Florida
AJ’s Grayton Beach 7th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration February 17,2026
Typically they have a brunch the Sunday before Fat Tuesday
They also have a Fat Tuesday Celebration February 17 2026
This is a favorite of the Sisters of the Spoon we have so much fun! The food is excellent, the drinks are fantastic. The Zydeco music is exceptional and so fun with Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe. Sharon even got up on the stage and played the washboard. The restaurant is all decorated for Mardi Gras too. Located off of 30A at 63 Defuniak St Santa Rosa Beach Florida
The Village of Baytowne Wharf February and Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras Parade 2025 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
West Miramar Beach, FL 3255
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Things to Do Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach things to do and places dine listed by day of the week. Rainy Day activities or just when you had enough sun. Our list has you covered.
Things for Winter Residents to Do in Panama City Beach
Just some of the things the Sisters of the Spoon have found to do
- First Stop the Panama City Beach Visitor’s Center
- Prom or other Winter Resident Dance
- Take a Photo of a Dolphin, Sea Turtle or Sea Horse READ MORE
Fun Ideas for Date Night in Panama City Beach Area
Some ideas for planning the perfect romantic date night in Panama City Beach Florida area, from dining such as a chocolate fondue or places with great atmosphere, food and drinks, to activities on the beach bonfire or a sunset helicopter ride or a sunset cruise, to a recipe to create. These are just a few suggestions to share with your favorite person.
