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Krewe of Lafitte Calendar
Note: All Dates Subject to Change
Calendar Starts With Next Scheduled Event …
Navy Days Golf Tournament
Sponsored By
Compete for top honors in categories such as Best Overall, Best Military Service Team, Best Active Duty Mil/Civ Team, and the Best Old Timers Award. Whether you’re playing for bragging rights or just enjoying a day on the course, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
See the link below to register and pay.
A.C. Read Golf Course
8:00am – Check-In
9:30am – Shotgun Start
This unique 4K (2.4 miles) race starts at Plaza DeLuna and loops through Downtown to Veterans Memorial Park and back. Come for the race and stay for the parade!
Navy Days Parade
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 10 AM
Gather along Pensacola’s waterfront for this exciting parade featuring military equipment, squadrons, Sailors of the Year, bands and drill teams, with the support of many of Pensacola’s best Mardi Gras Krewes.
The parade honors active duty service members and veterans by partnering them with local Mardi Gras Krewes and organizations. Each Krewe will walk the parade route and proudly host a military unit on their float, creating a one-of-a-kind moment of appreciation, connection, and celebration.
This is a family-friendly event designed to reflect the pride, spirit, and patriotism of our Gulf Coast community. Parade participants and floats will be decorated in red, white, and blue with music, military tributes, and festive—but respectful—energy throughout.
The parade will take place after the Navy Days 4K Run/Walk, which kicks off the morning at 8:00 AM. The parade route will end at Fun Fest at Plaza DeLuna, where attendees can enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities, military vehicle displays, live entertainment, and more.
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Pensacola Navy Days is an opportunity for Pensacola and Northwest Florida to publicly say thank you to the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and free. Pensacola Navy Days is a Florida Not For Profit Corporation whose board includes volunteers who have brought expertise to the planning and execution of Pensacola Navy Days, and it’s events. The Mission for Pensacola Navy Days – “Pensacola Navy Days will strive to foster a mutually positive and lasting relationship between the local and military communities, celebrate and publicize the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area, and highlight Pensacola as the premier military-friendly community in the Southeastern United States for veterans and service members alike.” Your participation in Pensacola Navy Days is greatly appreciated. The Board of Directors and all Pensacola Navy Days volunteers including Pensacola Mardi Gras Krewes all hope that this first Pensacola Navy Days Parade and Fun Fest becomes an annual event.
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About The Parade
Taking place on Saturday, May 10, the parade honors active duty service members and veterans by partnering them with local Mardi Gras Krewes and organizations. Each Krewe will walk the parade route and proudly host a military unit on their float, creating a one-of-a-kind moment of appreciation, connection, and celebration.
This is a family-friendly event designed to reflect the pride, spirit, and patriotism of our Gulf Coast community. Parade participants and floats will be decorated in red, white, and blue with music, military tributes, and festive—but respectful—energy throughout. Please note that no alcohol or throws (such as beads or candy) are allowed in this parade. Instead, the focus will be on honoring those who serve and creating an uplifting experience for both participants and spectators.
The parade will take place after the Navy Days 4K Run/Walk, which kicks off the morning at 8:00 AM. The parade route will end at Fun Fest at Plaza DeLuna, where attendees can enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities, military vehicle displays, live entertainment, and more. We encourage all military units to stick around and enjoy the festivities after the parade!
Pensacola Navy Days
Celebrate Pensacola’s Military Heritage
SPONSORED BY
Pensacola Navy Days celebrate the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area. With its mission to foster a positive and lasting relationship between the local and military communities, this event showcases the pride and appreciation that Escambia County has for the Naval Aviation Station – Pensacola and all branches of the military stationed there.
Join the fun at Plaza DeLuna for a day filled with activities for the whole family including a Kids Fun Zone with free activities, food trucks, military vehicles on display, tours of U.S. Coast Guard vessels, ROTC demonstrations and a military/veterans’ fair.
Barn is open for Coronation Guest Ticket Sales
and Coronation trailer loading from 5 to 7 pm.
Guest tickets are $150.00 including tax for a couple or $75.00 including tax for a single(plus credit card fee. no fee if you pay cash or check)
The Krewe of Lafitte 2025 Coronation
All members, spouses/significant others and guests are welcome to celebrate the Coronation of Lafitte LXX, His Queen, and their Court.
Please don’t arrive before the doors open at 6:00 pm as we will be preparing to welcome Lafitte LXX, His Queen and their Court for this fantastic event!
The Coronation Social Hour will begin at 6:00 PM for our 70th Coronation Ball at the Hadji Shrine Temple, 800 West Nine Mile Rd on May 17, 2025. All members, spouses/significant others, and guests are invited to join in for a fun Social Hour before the Ball with low background music and the lights up. Of course, the Bars will be open!
All active Krewe members are required to be in their Full Krewe Costumes. All associate members and male guests are to be in tuxedos. All ladies are required to wear FLOOR LENGTH GOWNS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Floor length means the dress must touch the floor when the shoes are removed. Pants or Pants that are covered by sheer material worn by the ladies are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Gentlemen’s coats must remain on at all time throughout the evening. Anyone not in proper attire will be asked to leave.
The Coronation of Jean Lafitte LXX and his Queen will begin at 7:00 PM. The doors to the Shrine will be locked at the beginning of the Coronation program and the bars will close. After the Coronation, the band will play until Midnight.
We are returning to the tradition of past Coronation balls and asking for members to bring food to share. This is an opportunity to visit your Pirate friends at their table and sample the food delights that are available and mingle and talk instead of being seated at your own table.
Guest tickets are available! Please contact a member of the Krewe for more information, to pay by check or cash or click the link to pay by credit card Coronation Ball tickets . Guest couple tickets are $150.00 including tax, Guest single tickets are $75.00 including tax plus credit card fee. Tickets include an Open Bar and entertainment.
NO DRINKS are allowed on the dance floor. This is a safety issue.
KOL Mardi Gras 2026 Festivities and Orange Beach Festivities
Meet and Greet Friday Afternoon at Lost Pizza Barrancas(Dutch treat, All are welcome)
Illuminated Parade Friday night, Mardi Gras Ball after the Parade
Saturday Fish Fry at the KOL Barn/Male Guests $20, (tickets available at the door, cash only)
Saturday Ladies Brunch Adonna’s Garden St Cafe and Bakery (Dutch treat, all ladies welcome)
Downtown Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Sunday Beach Parade at Pensacola Beach
Hospitality room at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. (Opens Sunday after Pensacola Beach Parade)
Awarding the “Bone” and Juanita Lafitte and family at the Perdido Beach Resort
Pirate games and raffles
Fat Tuesday Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade
THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE OPEN TO KOL KREWE MEMBERS AND INVITED GUESTS ONLY!