# Event Details - **Event Name**: Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Our two days of Mardi Gras fun are Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, 2026. Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade & Street Festival “Salty Barkers Under the Sea” The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will celebrate Mardi Gras Apalach-style on February 27-28 at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola, FL. This beloved coastal tradition features a lively street festival and the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade, a parade of costumed dogs and their people. Guests are invited to dive into the fun in festive costumes, creative floats, wagging tails, and plenty of local flair. All sea lovers and loyal sea pups are invited to swim by and enjoy this fintastic ocean adventure. The 2026 theme is “Under the Sea.” Pups and their people will don costumes inspired by the wonders of the deep blue sea, a magical ocean realm ruled by dogs. The streets will be swimming with majestic mer-dogs, sea royalty, pirates and their ships, shimmering fish, daring divers, and maybe even a sea monster or two. The creativity and splashy spirit guests bring to this magical underwater spectacle will be a sight to see. The fun kicks off Friday, February 27, from 12–6 pm ET with the Fido-Do (a Salty Barker twist on a fais do-do). This Mardi Gras-style street party features music by DJ Greg Terrell, a spirited performance by the Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches, and plenty of tasty food and drinks. Puppy Ponds around Riverfront Park will let pups cool off and splash for treats, and guests are encouraged to decorate their golf carts for Saturday’s parade. The day ends with the new Sundown Celebration, offering specialty beverages, introduction of the Grand Marshal and Canine King and Queen, and another Dancing Witches performance. On Saturday, February 28, the festival continues from 10:30-4 pm at Riverfront Park. Guests will enjoy over 40 vendors offering a variety of food, arts, and crafts, live music by The Ukulilies and the Apalachicola Blues Authority, local craft brews, Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches performances and of course the Pet Parade. Additional highlights include pet and family photos, puppy fishing ponds, pet adoptions through the Franklin County Humane Society and animal ambassadors from the Florida Wild Mammal Association. Other non-profit exhibitors will also be present, along with T-shirts and Mardi Gras merchandise for purchase. The 15th Annual Barkus Parade, the big splash of the weekend, starts at 1 pm Saturday. Decorated golf carts, boats, floats, costumed walkers (both four-legged and two-legged), and lively music from the Lofty Pursuits Marching Band, the Franklin County High School Marching Band, Fish Lipz, and more will roll out from Riverfront Park, wind through town, and return to the park where the party will continue with all kinds of raucous fun. Registration is $5 for walkers, $25 for golf carts, and $50 for floats. Canine companions, of course, march free. More than just fun, this celebration is also a fundraiser for local animal rescue organizations. The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers donates all proceeds to help animals in need across the Forgotten Coast. It’s a joyful way for the community and visitors to come together, show off their creativity, and raise funds for a great cause—all with a big splash of Mardi Gras magic. The King and Queen of Apalachicola’s Mardi Gras parade are always shelter animals who are ready for a forever home and who will have a place of honor in the parade. Pre-register at saltybarkers.org. For more details on this journey into an imaginary world beneath the waves, visit saltybarkers.org or facebook.com/MardiGrasBarkusParade. Still don’t have an answer? Contact 850-624-8085 or apalachdogs@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/apalachicola/apalachicola-mardi-gras-parade-and-festival/200029046354853 - **Event Categories**: mardi-gras, parades, festivals, entertainment, sports, music, nonprofit, dog, parties, live-music, trips-adventures, beer-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2107 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Apalachicola - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Apalachicola Riverfront Park - **lat**: 29.7284 - **long**: -84.98328 - **full address**: Apalachicola Riverfront Park, Apalachicola Riverfront Park, Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/13c99a0849dc4c0f873e3932bea48540260258573f6e3ab7e666f749c58d3af0-rimg-w960-h526-dcffffff-gmir?v=1771719790 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival being held? - **A:** Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Apalachicola Riverfront Park, Apalachicola Riverfront Park, Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival? - **A:** Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival is organized by Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade and Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Apalachicola, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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