Pensacola Beach Blvd. at 2 p.m. This is a Mardi Gras parade with an island atmosphere. No one leaves the island beadless! After the parade, parties are everywhere including the Shaker, the Break and the Islander. The paraders continue to have fun at the Boardwalk while they wait for the results of the judges, and trophies to be awarded for the best floats. Call 850-932-1500 or visit www.kowrecks.com.

Downtown Pensacola at 2 p.m. One of the country’s original celebration sites, Pensacola hosts this family-oriented Mardi Gras parade in the historical downtown area.  Crowds catch beads, doubloons and moonpies galore as they are thrown from floats. Continue the fun after the parade at Seville Quarter. Call 850-436-7638 or visit www.pensacolamardigras.com.

Downtown Pensacola. The only illuminated nighttime parade in Pensacola. The crowd can expect to be entertained with marching bands, lighted floats and great throws as the Krewe of Lafitte kicks off Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations. Beginning at Spring & Garden Streets. Call 850-436-7638 or visit www.pensacolamardigras.com.

Gulf Breeze High School from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 850-932-7888.

This parade is free to the public and will take place in downtown Pensacola at 5:15 p.m. Call 850-450-3792 or visit online at www.pensacolachristmasparade.us.