Mardi Gras Celebrations
Mardi Gras in Panama City Beach? You bet! PCB may not be New Orleans, but we still know how to have a good time. In fact, the people of the Panama City area love Mardi Gras so much that there are actually three celebrations.
First up is the Downtown Panama City Mardi Gras featuring an all-day music, food and fun Festival at the Marina Civic Center, an evening Parade, Costume Contests and more. Sponsored by the Krewe of Massalina.
Next is Mardi Gras in St. Andrews. This is where Panama City started celebrating Mardi Gras, in 1997. From modest beginnings, the St. Andrews celebration has turned into one of the year's can't miss events.
The Krewes that sponsor the St. Andrews Mardi Gras have grabbed a bit of something from other Carnival-type events. There are amusement rides, food & beverage vendors, special performances, a Kid's Parade, a Pet Parade, even a Gasparilla-style Pirate Invasion!
Both Mardi Gras celebrations are more family-centered than the raucous street party in New Orleans!
Can't make New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Then give Panama City Beach a try!
Take a look at our pictures of past St. Andrews Mardi Gras
(you can send these as postcards, too!). 
For the most recent info on this event and others,
check our Panama City Beach Special Event Calendar.
