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On Friday, February 5th, The Destin Commons will host a Mardi Gras Masquerade. This parade will feature over 30 decorated floats as well as people in costume marching throughout the lifestyle center. Candy, trinkets and beads will be traditionally tossed to onlookers as the participants parade through the Destin Commons.
The celebration continues with live entertainment by The New Orleans Ramblers. An added activity catered to kids will be available throughout the festival. Kids will be invited to create Mardi Gras accessories as well as participate in a masquerade mask face painting. The Destin Commons Mardi Gras Masquerade will begin at 6:00pm.
On Saturday, February 6th, HarborWalk Village will host the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on the Destin Harbor. Floats decorated in traditional Mardi Gras style will proceed through HarborWalk Village along with parade participants in full costume. Street performers and live entertainment will continue throughout the festival from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
The Destin Commons Mardi Gras Masquerade as well as the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on the Destin Harbor are free events and open to the public. Both venues are easily accessed from Destin beach condos and are located directly on Highway 98.
About Destin Commons
Located on the corner of the Mid Bay Bridge Road and Highway 98, Destin Commons is an open-air lifestyle center offering a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment. The kids’ corner includes a mini ride-on train, Pirate’s Cove outdoor play area and interactive play fountains. An AMC IMAX 3D theater sits in the center of the Destin Commons.
About HarborWalk Village
Located at the foot of the Destin Bridge, HarborWalk Village is a New Orleans style, outdoor entertainment venue. An array of waterfront restaurants that surround a village offer live musical entertainment, weekly fireworks and parades all with Destin Harbor Views. HarborWalk Village is also home to the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. All patrons are invited to visit the docks to experience the catch of the day.