Get ready to let the good times roll — Mardi Gras 2026 style! Join us for the annual Kid + Pet Parade and dazzling Float Parade, where the fun never stops and everyone’s invited — even your four-legged friends. Come early with your krewe to start the night off right with our live DJ, exciting kids’ activities, pony rides + more festive fun!
Time
4 pm - 8 pm
Event Schedule
- Kid + pet parade: 4 pm (see map for line-up information and parade route)
- Float parade: 6 pm (see map for parade route)
- SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 7 pm (time estimated; will begin immediately following float parade)
- The Destinations Live at Portside: 11 am - 3 pm
Cost
FREE admission + parking; some kids’ activities cost $5-$10
Other
Anyone can participate in the kid + pet parade. Costumes, festive decorations and beads for throws are encouraged. Some throws will be provided. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to line up in Palms Plaza near the Ferris wheel.
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