Press Release

Mesmerizing Drone Show at the 2026 Krew of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Parade and Festival

Parades, Beads, and a Drone Show Bring Mardi Gras Magic to Historic St. Andrews

Panama City, FL: January 26, 2026 —Join us for this free event in Historic St Andrews on February 6th and 7th featuring extravagant parades, live music, delicious food, and a spectacular drone show Saturday evening.

Panama City’s largest Mardi Gras celebration is back and bigger than ever. This 2-day celebration will host over 14 Krewes, 30 brightly colored floats, live music, and beads and doubloons flying in the air to a crowd of over 50,00 people! The Main Parade route on Saturday, February 7th travels west on 11th St and north on Beck Ave.

Event Schedule

Friday, February 6, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Pet Parade: 4:30 PM
  • Kids Parade: 4:30 PM
  • Mask Parade: 6:00 PM
  • Festival: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday, February 7, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  • Main Parade: 2:00 PM
  • Drone Show: 6:00 PM
  • Festival: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Live Music Schedule

All Entertainment will be Performed on the Main Stage in front of The Dive

Friday, February 6, 2026

  • The Dive DJ – 5:00 PM
  • Scratch 2020 – 6:00 PM

Saturday, February 7, 2026

  • True Soul – 11:00 AM
  • The Village Brass Band – 3:00 PM
  • Frank Fletcher – 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM
  • Filmore Drive – 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM

 

 

 

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Media Contacts:

Jennifer Vigil
Destination Panama City
[email protected]
(850) 215-1700