Crestview Mardi Gras 2026

🎉 MARDI PADDY: DOWNTOWN CRESTVIEW 🎉

Came for the Mardi, Had to Stay for the Paddy!

Get ready for Mardi Paddy, where Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of Downtown Crestview! This two-day, family-friendly celebration blends New Orleans flair with Irish spirit — featuring food trucks, parades, pets, beads, music, and all the shamrock-shaking fun you can handle.

🗓 EVENT ITINERARY

🍀 Friday, March 6

5:00 – 9:00 PM | Mardi Paddy Food Truck Friday

📍 Downtown Crestview

Kick off the weekend with Food Truck Friday—Mardi Paddy style!

Enjoy:

• A variety of food trucks & sweet treats
• St. Patrick’s Day vibes with a splash of Mardi Gras
• Neon night energy, beads, and green everywhere
• 🎶 FREE live concert by Shenanigans

⚜️ Saturday, March 7

12:00 – 6:00 PM | Mardi Paddy Festival & Parade Day

📍 Downtown Crestview

All-day festival fun with a Mardi Paddy twist!

Festival Highlights (12–6 PM):

• Artisans, boutiques & market vendors
• Food trucks & festival eats
• Kids activities & craft corner
• Street performers, photo ops & festive flair
• Pet Adoptions
• 🎧 Music all day by local favorite DJs

🐾 The Mardi Pet Paddy Pet Parade – 1:00 PM

• Hosted by Pawsitively Scrumptious Pet Store
• All pets welcome in Mardi Paddy–themed costumes
• Prizes for the most festive pups
• Local pet vendors & shelters on site

🎭 The Main Event: Mardi Paddy Parade – 2:00 PM

• Floats, krewes, dancers & community groups
• Beads, moon pies & family fun
• Parade rolls through Downtown Crestview with designated viewing areas

🚗 Beads & Wheels Car Show – 2:00–6:00 PM