Mark Your Calendar for Mardi Gras 2012! February 11!

The date has been set for Mardi Gras 2012! Mark your calendars for the festivities on Saturday, February 11 -- start gathering those beads and baubles and prepare to join us for the fun.

Mardi Gras on the Island:

11 am Parade on Santa Rosa Blvd. with Mardi Gras theme floats
Beads, Beads and More Beads!

(Click on the Mardi Gras poster for a link to the Parade Application)

Parade on the Island Begins at 11

: Chosen by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event for February.

Join us for the famous Okaloosa Island Mardi Gras Parade. Whether you're a spectator or a participant, you better love beads -- 'cause there's going to be lots of 'em.

The parade grows -- and is more fun -- every year. If you'd like to have a float, it's time to submit your application. Click here to submit your application and take part in this outrageous celebration.

If you want to be a spectator, we suggest you come early. (Please note: There will not be any shuttles this year.)