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Annual Mardi Gras Parade returns to Downtown Fort Walton Beach on Jan. 28

Floats, beads and live music will fill the streets of downtown Fort Walton Beach on Sunday, Jan. 28 for the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration. The parade route travels north on Eglin Parkway, east on Perry Avenue, south on Ferry Road, then west on First Street to conclude back at the starting point. Ferry Road […]

Jared Williams

Floats, beads and live music will fill the streets of downtown Fort Walton Beach on Sunday, Jan. 28 for the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration.

The family-friendly event kicks off at 11 a.m. with a parade featuring floats created by local organizations and businesses. Participants will line up in advance along First Street between Eglin Parkway and Perry Avenue.

The parade route travels north on Eglin Parkway, east on Perry Avenue, south on Ferry Road, then west on First Street to conclude back at the starting point.

Ferry Road between First Street and U.S. Highway 98 will be closed to vehicles so that festivalgoers can enjoy a free performance by Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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