25th annual downtown Mardi Gras Parade

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Love is in the air, and beads are about to fly in downtown Vicksburg. The Vicksburg Main Street Program is thrilled to announce the 25th Annual Downtown Mardi Gras Parade, rolling into downtown Vicksburg this Valentine’s Day.

Grab your Krewe and head to Washington Street at 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 14th, for an afternoon packed with color, music, and Carnival fun. Catch plenty of beads, soak up the festive spirit, and watch as this year’s Mardi Gras Queen, Chris Porter of H.C. Porter Gallery, leads a parade that promises to be bigger, brighter, and more exciting than ever.

“The Mardi Gras Parade celebrates the heart of our community. It’s a celebration of our traditions, our local businesses, and most importantly, the people who support them. It fills our streets with life, vibrant colors, and infectious energy, and Vicksburg Main Street is proud to be able to bring that spirit to our community year after year.” – Kim Hopkins, Executive Director of Vicksburg Main Street.

Parade applications are now being accepted, and you can register online at vicksburgmainstreet.com or by contacting Vicksburg Main Street directly. The deadline for parade applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6. The registration fee is $50. Applications submitted after the deadline will be subject to a registration late fee.

For more information or questions, contact the Main Street Office at 601-634-4527 or email kimh@vicksburg.org

Mark your calendar, bring your beads, and get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day in downtown Vicksburg – Mardi Gras style.