2026 KoSA Mardi Gras Kids Parade Registration

Event Timing: Friday February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Event Address: Beck Avenue, Historic St Andrews

Friday afternoon the Historic St. Andrews area of Panama City will once again come alive as families converge on Beck Avenue for the beginning of the 29th annual Mardi Gras celebration. The Krewe of St. Andrews is dedicated to making this event good, clean, family fun.

As one of the highlights of the Mardi Gras weekend, the Krewe of St. Andrews will host the annual Mardi Gras Kid’s Parade. Each year, this Parade has grown in participants and spectators. The Parade will happen on Friday, February 6th at 4:30 pm, when the schools and organizations line up on 15th Street and on Bayview Avenue. From the staging area, the Parade will progress 3/4 of a mile south on Beck Avenue into the heart of the St. Andrews Historic District. The Parade ends at 11th Street and Beck Ave. The pick-up area for the children is on 11th Street. Pre and post parade staging locations for all entries will be available two weeks prior to the parade.

We invite students and children to join in this incredibly festive occasion. Your school or organization may participate in he following ways: a float which reflects the theme of Mardi Gras; a walking group; marching band; or mascot. Be sure and put your creativity into high gear because we are all about having fun with and for the children. If at all possible, entrants should be dressed in the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold. Bands, cheerleaders, etc. entries can of course, wear their normal uniforms. Commercial entries are allowed in the Kid’s Parade.

There is no entry fee for the parade

Entrants must supply their own throws and are expected to have an ample supply for the entire parade route. Acceptable throws include traditional beads and doubloons, trinkets or any item that is not sharp or harmful.

If you would like to register an entry, please complete the application below. You also are required to sign the Hold Harmless Indemnification Form which is also belowThe application deadline is January 12th, 2026 (the sooner the better). All pertinent Parade information including rules, staging area maps, and order of march will be emailed as details are finalized.

Parade Rules and Regulations for Groups, Floats, Bands, and Entertainers:

Marching/walking entries must be in attire that is wholesome and appropriate for all attending.
Any vehicle with a marking/walking entry must follow all requirements described under vehicles. No drinking allowed at any time before or during the parade.
Parade entries may distribute beads or soft “throws” during the parade to include soft candies, foam shapes, plastic beads not weighing more than 4 oz.
You are NOT allowed to use any life-threatening objects that can cause bodily harm, have sharp or pointed corners, or in any way can be deemed harmful.

Eligibility for Parade:

All applications will be vetted.
All parade entrants must be secured on floats no later than 4:15 p.m. and ready to roll at 4:30 p.m.
Parade staging will begin @ 3:00 P.M. 15th St west of Beck and on Bayview near St. Andrew School.
All parade entrants must provide their own vehicles and wheel walkers for entry. Floats MUST have two (8) wheel walkers and must be over the age of 16. Wheel walkers are not allowed to distribute throws.
All parade participants must clean up their own space at staging. Please be respectful of the staging area and keep it clean.
The Krewe of St. Andrews, the Panama City Police Department, and Destination Panama City employees and officers have the right to remove any participant in the parade for unruly and abusive behavior, intoxication, or public disorder.

What’s Next:

Fill out this application
If there are any questions or concerns, please call, TEXT or email Pam Wiggins. (850) 532-4130
Once all parade spots have been filled, we will send out a detailed email with instructions for day of activities. Please feel free to email, text, or call with any questions.
Thank you for participating in the 28th annual Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Parade on Friday, February 6, 2026. We look forward to see all of you again.

2026 KoSA Mardi Gras Kids Parade Registration

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Please use one form per parade entry

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In consideration of being permitted by the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. to participate in the St. Andrews Mardi Gras Parade (hereafter called “Kids’ Parade”) I, individually and as the authorized representative of above named (Krewe, organization, or business), release and discharge Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. and/or any of its directors, officers, committee chairpersons, or members, now or in the future, of and from any and all claims, demands or suits for any injuries, death, property damage or loss occurring to me or my organization as a result of my participation or my organizations participation in the Kids’ Parade, whether known or unknown, past, present or future. I further agree that my participation or my organization’s participation in the Kids’ Parade shall not be construed as an admission of liability or assumption of any responsibility by Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. or any of its directors, officers, committee chairpersons, or members for any of my personal acts or omissions or those of my organization. In addition, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. together with its directors, officers, committee chairpersons, or members, any other authorized participating Krewe, the City of Panama City and any of its personnel, all organizations and person(s) sponsoring, managing or in any other way participating in the Kids’ Parade, inclusive of the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. of and from all claims, lawsuits, and/or causes of action, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and costs, in any way arising from my participation or my organization’s participation in the Kids’ Parade. I understand and agree that this document covers all known, unknown or unforeseen claims and the consequences thereof. I have read this document and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and indemnification constitutes a contract between myself individually, the organization that I represent and the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. I am signing this of my own free will.

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