The Mardi Gras parade season is getting into full swing as the Ocean Springs Elks Club parade, followed by the Krewe Unique parade, rolled through Ocean Springs on Saturday.
The parade marked the 25th anniversary of the Krewe Unique and featured the Alcorn State University Sounds Of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band, the Heidelberg High School Marching Band, the Natchez High School Marching Band and the Ocean Springs High School Marching Band.
Take a look at photos from the parades.
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Ole Biloxi Marching Club walks in the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A marching band reflects in a man’s glasses during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A man lifts his shirt as he cheers for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Heidelberg High School Marching Band marches during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A float rider shoots a bubble gun during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Natchez High School marching band marches during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A man wears a Mardi Gras themed wig during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Dancers during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Alcorn State University marching band, The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite, play during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A member of the Ole Biloxi Marching Club passes out flowers during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Krewe of Wonder Women hands out Wonder Woman dolls during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Children cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Alcorn State University marching band, The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite, play during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A member of the Joppa Shriners kisses a parade watcher during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A float rider tosses throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade makes its way along Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A member of the Selucrey Sophistocats marches during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Jolene and her dog Mia during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Members of the armed forces march during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
This story was originally published February 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
