7th Annual Mardis Gras on Okaloosa Island Information
The 7th Annual Mardi Gras on beautiful Okaloosa Island will be taking place this February and The Breakers Condominiums of Fort Walton Beach will be participating! Come join us at our doorstep for a good time on one of the most beautiful islands in America and reserve one of our rooms for an unforgettable and SAFE weekend.
Escape from the bitter cold up north and come to Fort Walton Beach for the weekend where we will be having a spectacular time partying in the warm sun and cool ocean breeze. If you want to experience Mardi Gras like never before, come stay with us or at least say hi when you are in town!
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WHAT: Mardi Gras parade and festival
WHEN: February 6th, 2010 (first Saturday) starting @ 11:00am
WHERE: Okaloosa Island, Santa Rosa Blvd. (directly in front of The Breakers!)
WHO: All families and friends are welcome!
COST: Festivity is FREE, DISCOUNTED RATES at The Breakers!
SERVICES/ACTIVITIES:
- Arts and crafts
- Marching bands
- Formal Ball after day festivities
- Elaborate floats
- Shuttles provided for transportation
- Parade judging out front of The Breakers Condominiums
BLOCK PARTY FOLLOWING THE PARADE
Immediately following the parade their will be food, music, and merriment at the following venues one block away from The Breakers (within walking distance, approx. 5-10 mins!
- Helen Back
114 Amberjack Drive, Fort Walton Bch, FL
(850) 796-1451 - Los Ponchos
110 Amberjack Drive, Fort Walton Bch, FL
(850) 243-5033 - Fudpuckers
108 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Bch, FL
(850) 243-3833
FORMAL BALL FOLLOWING THE PARADE
Later in the evening, a formal ball will be held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center!
- Emerald Coast Conference Center
1250 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL
(850) 609-3800 - MUSIC: Swinging Dick Tracey
- FOOD AND ACTIVITIES: Face painting, 15 vendors showcasing Mardi Gras faire
- COST: $35.00 per person