Events

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.

To download a float registration form or find parking, visit:

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Public Safety

Fort Walton Beach City Council shifts strategy on fire services study after vendor withdraws

News

“I see both sides to everyone's point here. Like the automated accuser, or having pictures of our children. I also don't agree with the MPH gaps of 11Mph. That's still...”

Respond

Cynthia Henderson commented on Destin’s Norriego Point project update reveals summer completion timeline

“So who actually is paying for this? And isn't this private property? And if it's not private property, why isn't there more accessible parking available for all?”

Tracy McFarland commented on Meet Milo: Fort Walton Beach police welcomes first wellness K-9 to support trauma victims

“Milo has already assisted in reuniting a lost doodle found on the streets with her owner. Great job Milo!!”

Diane commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Absolutely NOT. It’s an ideal place think about it, for wounded warriors to enjoy the beach. They have helped give us our freedom. Let them have this one pleasure in...”

Phyllis Franco commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“This is for military personnel who have given their time to serve this nation. If Eglin allows the county to take over this park military personnel would have limited access...”

Ed Metz commented on Destin’s Norriego Point project update reveals summer completion timeline

“Why not open the parking lot so people can visit beaches!”

Sherrie Lapierre commented on Destin’s Norriego Point project update reveals summer completion timeline

“So no boats along the point or is there a place for one or two ‍♀️”

Jan commented on New CEO takes helm at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

“I certainly hope that he turns that hospital around. It's lacking in every aspect of Healthcare”

Rob commented on SS United States to depart Philadelphia on journey to become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

“stop littering in the Gulf of America”

Anonymous commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“I can’t imagine Eglin will allow this. I sure hope this is just wishful thinking. This would completely ruin this lovely beach and I’m sorry but we military/veterans served and...”

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

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Fort Walton Beach City Council shifts strategy on fire services study after vendor withdraws

Fort Walton Beach considers development of new mooring field

Fort Walton Beach City Council to review new fire services study proposal

Candidate Forum set for upcoming Fort Walton Beach City Council election

Join Our Newsletter

Community Comments

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER