Where to catch Mardi Gras parades, beads in South MS as 2026 carnival season ends
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- Carnival season 2026 has day and night parades across South Mississippi.
- Towns host day, night, family- and pet-friendly parades with block parties and toasts.
- Weekend may see some rain, but parades are expected to roll as planned.
Carnival season officially ends today across South Mississippi, though there will still be a few parades after Fat Tuesday.
These are the upcoming parades in South Mississippi:
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Biloxi — Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown starting at 1 p.m., with 24 association floats and many private entry floats. The parade will follow the new route: south on Main Street to U.S. 90, to Lameuse Street, pausing at Biloxi City Hall for a toast. It will continue down MLK Boulevard to Howard Avenue to Porter Avenue and end near the Biloxi Lighthouse.
Bay St. Louis — Krew of Real People Parade starts at 1 p.m. at Necaise Avenue, turns right on Main Street to Beach Boulevard then right on Union Street to Blaize Avenue to Sycamore Street finishing at Bookter Street.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Ocean Springs — Krewe of Confetti Sensory-Sensitive Mardi Gras Parade, is from 1-3 p.m. at In The Zone Childcare Services for children and families who may find traditional parades overwhelming. Box float decorating, a walking Mardi Gras parade open to all registered participants, music and dancing at a comfortable volume.
Sunday, Feb 22
Bay St. Louis — Krewe of PAWseidon Parade starts at 2 p.m. at the corner of Blaize Avenue and Keller Street to Blaize Avenue, left onto Depot Way, left onto Bookter Street and ending at Café Bonejour. Prizes for best pooch costume and creative float.
This story was originally published February 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM.
