Mardi Gras On The Harbor

Celebrate Mardi Gras on the Harbor like never before with a high-energy nighttime celebration as Mardi Gras takes over HarborWalk Village with a new twist for 2026! This year’s event brings the party to the harbor after dark, transforming the village into a flowing, music-filled celebration the whole family can enjoy.
Get ready for a festive evening filled with live music, second line parades, immersive entertainment, delicious food, and NOLA-inspired drinks, all set against the backdrop of the Destin Harbor.

Mardi Gras on the Harbor 
HarborWalk Village | Destin, Florida
Friday, February 13 | 5–9 PM
 Free & open to the public
 

The run down...+ new this year!
- Multiple float stages with DJs and immersive acts throughout the village - More time to dance, celebrate, and follow the party as it flows through the harbor

 - TWO Second Line Parades | at 5 PM & 7 PM
Follow the Village Brass Band as they lead second line parades through HarborWalk Village, creating nonstop energy and movement throughout the harbor.

- Live Music | Enjoy Boukou Groove on the Main Stage from 5–6 PM & 7–9 PM

 

- Mardi Gras King & Queen Costume Contest | at 6 PM on the Main Stage
Join us for the crowning of our 2026 Mardi Gras on the Harbor King & Queen
Royalty Roll Call! Think you have what it takes to be the Harbor King or Queen? Register now with Virtual sign-ups! 

- Mardi Gras Harbor Bar Crawl | From 3–9 PM
Enjoy NOLA-inspired libations at participating waterfront restaurants and bars. Complete the crawl for a chance to win a HarborWalk Village gift basket! 
 

- Bonus Food & Festivities | French Quarter style libations will be widely available throughout the village, with Harry T's serving up a seafood boil on site, Beignets & Brew with mini beignets, plus Crazy Cajun will be cooking up some delicious Jambalaya and King Cake. 
 

- Tons of Family-Friendly Fun | Free face painting, Photo ops, Stilt walkers, Mardi Gras swag, roaming entertainers, and more!. 

- Free Harbor Cruises | Following the Second Line Parades, extend the celebration and take the party out on the water with a free harbor cruise aboard Happy Life Cruises during the event.

- Fireworks Finale & Fire Spinning | 9PM
Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display over the Destin Harbor, lighting up the sky in true Mardi Gras style. Immediately following fireworks, head to the main stage for a jaw-dropping fire spinning performance by Autumn Lyfe, bringing the celebration to an unforgettable close.

Come enjoy the music, the food, and the unforgettable Mardi Gras spirit - HarborWalk Village style.
 Let the good times roll