The City of Fort Walton Beach announced plans for its 2025 Mardi Gras Parade and Downtown Throwdown, scheduled for Sunday, February 16, with festivities beginning at 1 p.m.

• The parade will start at the intersection of First Street and Eglin Parkway, with floats assembling along First Street between Eglin Parkway and Perry Avenue.

Following the parade route, participants will proceed north on Eglin Parkway, turn right onto Perry Avenue, and continue with a slight right onto Ferry Road before concluding at First Street.

After the parade, attendees can enjoy live music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe, performing downtown on Ferry Road between First Street and Miracle Strip Parkway. The performance will take place at the corner of Ferry Road SE and First Street SE.

The city-sponsored event is free to the public.