Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival
January 30 - 31, 2026
Combine the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar-white sand, and you're in for a real treat at the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival on January 30-31. In conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx's great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade, the festival features entertainment for the whole family.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, January 30
| 3:45pm | Float Tours & King & Queen Meet & Greet | Pier Park Drive |
| 4:00pm | Kids Fun Zone & Festival Village Open | Grand Theater Plaza |
| 5:00pm | Opening Ceremonies & Kids Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 5:30pm | Second Line Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:00pm | Live Music: Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band | Celebration Stage |
Saturday, January 31
| Noon | Kids Fun Zone & Festival Village Open | Grand Theater Plaza |
| 12:00pm | Live Music | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 1:30pm | Headliner: Redferrin | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 3:00pm | Live Music: Tobacco Road Band | Celebration Stage |
| 4:15pm | Krewe of Dominique Youx Mardi Gras at the Beach Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:00pm | Live Music: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble | Celebration Stage |
| 7:15pm | Fireworks | Russell-Fields City Pier |
Parade Routes
Thanks to our event sponsors
