Mardi Gras at the Beach
February 7, 2026 at 45th Street and Seawall
We will set up at the pavilion across from Academy at 45th Street and the Seawall. You absolutely will not be able to drive down Seawall, it will be barricaded, as well as every road that intersects with the Seawall along the parade route. The actual parade route starts at 57th, goes east to 25th, and from there travels to the strand. The noon parade will reach our spot about 12:30PM, and last roughly 45 minutes. The best way to get there from I-45 is to travel down Broadway. Turn right on 45th street. For the early arrivals, there is some parking at Academy and the Goodwill behind it. We will have an Old Smokey to use for what you bring. Please, no glass containers. Be sure to bring folding chair, food, drink, and weather appropriate gear (chapstick, sunscreen, poncho).