Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival
February 3-4, 2023
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 February 3-4, 2022. 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 for the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras & Music Festival
Friday Schedule
| 4:00pm-6:30pm | Float Tours | Pier Park Drive |
| 4:00pm | Kids Fun Zone/ Festival Village | Grand Theater Plaza |
| 6:00pm | Kids Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:30pm | Opening Ceremonies | Celebration Stage |
| 6:30pm | Kids' Costume Contests | Celebration Stage |
| 7:00pm | Second Line Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 7:30pm | Live Music: Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band | Celebration Stage |
| 8:30pm | Fireworks | Russell-Fields City Pier |
Saturday Schedule
| 8:00am | Mardi Gras 5k/ Fun Run | Frank Brown Park |
| 12:00pm | Kids Fun Zone/ Festival Village | Grand Theater Plaza |
| 12:00pm | Live Music: Swingin' Medallions | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 1:30pm | Headliner: The Guess Who | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 3:00pm | Live Music: Heat & The Zydeco Gents | Celebration Stage |
| 4:15pm | Krewe of Dominique Youx Mardi Gras at the Beach Main Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 5:45pm | Live Music: Waylon Thibodeaux "Louisiana Rockin' Fidler" | Celebration Stage |
| 7:00pm | Fireworks | Russel-Fields City Pier |
Food Truck Vendors
Food and drinks will be available on Saturday from noon-3pm at Aaron Bessant Park including:
- Gelato Love
- Nickamillion Foods
- RibCrib
- Smokenbutts
- The British Eatery Food Truck
- Tri-R-Trips BBQ
Parade Route
Thanks to our event sponsors
