There’s less than 24 hours until the largest annual event on Navarre Beach. The 2025 Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
The parade will start rolling at 1 p.m., entering Gulf Boulevard at Indiana Street, proceeding eastward, ending at Navarre Beach Marine Park. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office often closes the bridge to incoming around 12 noon, so be sure to arrive early to find a parking spot.
Windjammers on the Pier will be centerstage for the day-long party, offering multiple fun ways to wait for the parade start and hang out afterwards while traffic dissipates:
Makers Market 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Stroll around vendor booths filled with handcrafted and homegrown goodies;
Tailgate Party 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (in the northwestern parking lot), featuring DJ Hi-Def, corn hole, jumbo Jenga, ladder ball, and more;
Food and drinks: Remote Bar & Tailgate Bites, featuring ice-cold beer, pre-made cocktails, and a few shots to keep the Mardi Gras spirit alive; Navarre Beach Pizza Truck, featuring quick breakfast bites then fresh, hot pizza all day long; Windjammers Full Breakfast (7:30 AM – 11 AM); Post-Parade Party (3 PM – 7 PM), featuring live music from DEAD LAST on the beach stage. Both bars will be open all day long.
