The City of Biloxi, Biloxi Mardi Gras Museum and Gulf Coast Carnival Association invite children ages 12 and under to be a part of the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.
Participants may walk, bike, skate, or be pushed or pulled in strollers and wagons. No motorized vehicles are allowed.
Theme of the parade is “It’s All on The Line.” Children and families are encouraged to be in costume and decorate their bikes or wagons in the spirit of the theme, “which celebrates anything relating to our everyday heroes, entertainers, and business leaders that put their lives and money on the line in the hopes of making a difference and finding success.” For example, parade organizers say, suggestions for float themes could include first responders, Alaskan crabbers, people searching for oil, Gold Medal Olympians, trapeze/aerobatic performers, poker players, stock market investors, and real estate tycoons.
Applications will be distributed through all Biloxi schools or can be picked up at the Biloxi Visitors Center, Biloxi recreation centers, and Gulf Coast Carnival Office. The forms can be downloaded from the city website at biloxi.ms.us.
Applications must to be returned to the child’s school or to the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., by Friday, Feb. 15.
For more information, call the Biloxi Visitors Center at (228) 374-3105 or visitor@biloxi.ms.us.
See the application and parade route
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