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.
