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10 things to do this weekend on the Emerald Coast

Explore Mardi Gras parades, wine tastings, live music and culinary delights across the Emerald Coast this weekend. Events offer everything from crawfish boils to jazz performances.

Ashley Armacost

Explore Mardi Gras parades, wine tastings, live music and culinary delights across the Emerald Coast this weekend. Events offer everything from crawfish boils to jazz performances.

FRIDAY (2/28):

Six Piece Suits @ Jake and Henry’s in Downtown FWB @ 8PM

Dine & Dance with live music from Six Piece Suits.
Reservations are available beforehand for dining/preferred seating.
VIP Lounges are also available.

SATURDAY (3/1):

BAR WARS: Event @ Boathouse Oyster Bar from 10-12PM

Boathouse is having a competition for bartenders and servers for your chance to show off your skills and ability and claim bragging rights for the next 12 months.
Teams of 4 will compete to make drinks, serve tables through an obstacle course, keg toss and more.

Mardi Gras Celebration & Parade @ Harborwalk Village & AJ’s Destin from 2-5:30PM

Celebrate Mardi Gras on the Harbor with live music by Fais Do-Do.
Parade starts @ 4PM @ AJ’s Destin and travels down the harbor to Harborwalk Village – beads, dazzling floats and street performers.
Live music @ AJ’s starting at 2PM on the Jumbotron Stage featuring Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe.

VINUV Wine Tasting Party @ American Legion of Destin from 3-5PM

Open to the Public
Cost: $25 in advance or $30 day of event
Legion member, Zane Holscher from VINUV Winery is bringing his amazing wines to the post for tasting.
Featuring over 15 premium and super premium wines from Argentina.
Hors d’oeuvres will also be served.

Beignets & Brew SRB Grand Opening from 8-2PM

Celebrate the grand opening of the SRB location.
Hot beignets, specialty coffee and a fun time for everyone.
Family friendly event will feature giveaways, sweet treats and more.

SATURDAY (3/1) & SUNDAY (3/2):

North Beach Social’s 4th Anniversary Bash: Both days from 12-9PM

Celebrating 4th Anniversary with a crawfish boil starting at 12PM each day, along with Cajun Gumbo.
Drink specials will include special cocktails and beer.
Live entertainment to include: Kimberly Burke (3/1: 1-4), Dion Jones & the Neon Tears (3/1: 6-9), The Wildlife Specials (3/2: 1-4), Matt McCarty’s Bourbon Street Jazz Special (3/2: 6-9)

SUNDAY (3/2):

Village of Baytowne Wharf Mardi Gras Parade starting @ 2PM

Unique, colorful floats, golf carts, and trucks.
Costumed dogs and owners filling the streets w/ Mardi Gras cheer.
Marchers dressed up in their Mardi Gras best and shower parade-goers with beads, moon pies and other trinkets.

Saltwater Revival band @ Skybar (The Edge in Destin) from 2-6PM

Sunday Funday with live music from Chris Curles & Saltwater Revival
$3 mimosas and beer bucket specials all day long.

6th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration @ AJ’s Grayton Beach starting @ 11AM

Mardi Gras brunch kicks off @ 11AM
Live music w/ Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe @ 12PM
Flow Tribe band takes the stage @ 6PM

Indulge in a spread of Louisiana favorites including: Beignets, Jambalaya, Crawfish Boil, Mardi Gras Omelets & Etouffee.
Hurricanes and food specials all day long.

Mardi Gras at Wood Foot Beer Co. in FWB @ 4PM

Celebrate Mardi Gras w/ New Orleans style jazz from Beach Day Jazz Knights.
Mardi Gras food specials.
Great beer and more.

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