Bringing Bourbon St. to the Beach

The great February events just keep on coming. This weekend, Feb. 8-10, HarborWalk Village will host the 5th Annual Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration, bringing Bourbon St. to the beach.

Let the good times roll with best beach Mardi Gras celebration this side of New Orleans! Mardi Gras in Destin, Fla. doesn't disappoint. On Friday, the Mardi Gras Jester pub crawl, complete with jugglers,  stilt walkers, a brass band and more, ensures revelers kick off the weekend right. On Saturday, the largest Destin Mardi Gras parade will roll out with dazzling floats, colorful costumes, street performers and live music. On Sunday, Feb. 10, there will be a stand up paddle parade followed by live music. The Fat Tuesday finale will be a jubilant street party with free red beans and rice, sponsored by Poppy's Crazy Lobster.

What are you waiting for? Head to Destin, Fla. and fulfill your need for beads! Destin vacation rentals still available for this vibrant weekend.
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Published by Tracy Louthain
Thursday, February 7, 2013