The spirit of Mardi Gras comes to Panama City Beach, Florida, this year, and family travelers can join in on the action with parades, live music and much more. The annual Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival, held Jan. 26–27, is a free event jam-packed with entertainment for families.
© Visit Panama City Beach
In addition to a kids’ fun zone and festival village, the festival also features a kids parade, 5K run and fireworks. Headliner and award-winning country music artist Mark Wills is also slated to perform. Other music acts to expect: Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band and Curley Taylor & The Zydeco Trouble at Celebration Stage in Pier Park.
Festival attendees enjoy both the revelry of Mardi Gras and the scenic coastline of Panama City Beach. Venues for the festival include Frank Brown Park, Grand Theater Plaza, Aaron Bessant Park, Celebration Stage, Pier Park Drive, Skywheel Plaza and Russell-Fields City Pier.
© Visit Panama City Beach
“We look forward to welcoming locals and visitors to Panama City Beach for our annual Mardi Gras and Music Festival, held just steps away from the destination’s beautiful beaches,” said Dan Rowe, president and CEO, Visit Panama City Beach. “With incredible live performances, festive parades and endless entertainment, this year’s Mardi Gras celebration is sure to be a memorable event for all ages.”
Read This Next
Why Group Tours are Great for Families
Destinations
Mar 16, 2026#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedHotels
Mar 11, 2026Easter Programming and Special Perks from Velas Resorts
Velas Resorts welcome family travelers for Easter celebrations and special deals across its properties.
Sponsored Content
Board a Nile River Cruise with A&K Sanctuary
If Agatha Christie took a Nile voyage today, we like to think she would do it aboard one of our A&K Sanctuary riverboats — consistently voted the best on the river, from boutique cruisers to a handsome six-suite dahabiya.
Hotels
Mar 10, 2026This Hotel is the Perfect Base for Families in Tokyo
For years, whenever I asked my children where they wanted to go next, the answer was always the same. “Take us to Japan,” they said. When we finally made it, I put a lot of thought into where to stay.
Hotels
Mar 10, 2026The Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Beach Launches Signature Experiences Rooted in Culture, Community
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach invites family travelers to experience its first-ever collection of immersive signature experiences, offering a redefined look at O’ahu. These experiences incorporate the hotel’s core pillars and reflect its commitment to cultural authenticity, craftsmanship and community.
Sponsored Content
TAP Air Portugal: A Milestone Year
From small airline to global success, TAP Air Portugal turns 80 and better than ever.
Hotels
Mar 9, 2026Capitol Hill Hotel Debuts America 250 Experiences for Travelers
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill invites family travelers to celebrate both America’s 250th anniversary and the hotel’s 50th anniversary this summer. The hotel sits just 1,287 steps from the U.S. Capitol Building, making for the perfect homebase to experience all things America’s anniversary. To top things off, the hotel offers two special promotions to help families make the most of their visit to the nation’s capital.
ShareThis