Lake Wales Mardi Gras

02/16/2026

We have the best city!

02/15/2026

Cleaning up after another amazing Mardi Gras and we have a few found items:

A wallet
A phone

Please call Colleen at (727) 543-1784 if you are missing one of these.

02/14/2026

Happy Mardi Gras /Valentines Day!!! The party begins at noon down at Lake Wailes Park.

The parade (3pm) will stroll though the streets of downtown and conclude down at the lake. We have food and drink vendors galore, live music all day and a fantastic kids area from noon-5pm.

We can’t wait to see everyone!! Love is in the air!

02/13/2026

Just a few hours away from all the Lake Wales Mardi Gras festivities! Take a look at all we have to offer this weekend.

Tonight's Lineup:
5:00pm Blake Free Band
6:45pm The Rounders
8:30pm The Free Whiskey Band

We can't wait to see you all there. It's Mardi Gras Ya'll!!

02/11/2026

Get ready for the most festive parade all year long!
Saturday, February 14 at 3:00 pm

The Lake Wales Mardi Gras parade will stroll through the streets of Downtown Lake Wales concluding at Lake Wailes Park. The streets will be begin closing at 11:30am and will open back up as soon as the parade rolls through, so grab your spot early!

02/11/2026

In true life fashion a few bands have changed for this weekend. We are so excited to have the Joe W***y Band as our headliners for Saturday night. They are ready to bring the party!

02/11/2026

MANDATORY LW Mardi Gras Line Up Meeting - Tomorrow Night -

Lake Wales Mardi Gras is only a couple days away! We are making the final touches on all things Lake Wales Mardi Gras. You will need to bring: • A Krewe Representative • The Driver of your Vehicle Stop by anytime between 5-7 p.m. to get your line-up location and instructions for the parade.

02/10/2026

🎭💜 Lake Wales Mardi Gras is only 3 days away! 💛🎭
The countdown is ON and the party is almost here—music, food, fun, and Mardi Gras magic for the whole family!

✨ Schedule of Events ✨

Friday, Feb. 13 | 5:00–10:30 PM
🏃‍♂️ Lake Wales Mardi Gras 5K Glow Run – Start time 6:00 PM
You can still join the fun 👉 https://www.athlinks.com/event/lake-wales-mardi-gras-5k-302306

🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food & Beverages
🛍️ Crafts & Vendors
🎉 All the Mardi Gras fun you love

💎 Want the VIP experience?
Enjoy the celebration in style 👉 https://lwmardigras.square.site/product/2-vip-passes-lake-wales-mardi-gras/2?cs=true&cst=custom

Saturday, Feb. 14 | Noon–10:30 PM
👧🧒 Kid’s Area | Noon–5:30 PM
Obstacle courses, inflatable axe throwing & sports complex, crafts, instrument petting zoo, face painting, train rides, and more!

🎶 Live music ALL DAY
🎭 Mardi Gras Parade through the streets of Downtown Lake Wales at 3:00 PM
🎆 Fireworks Show
🍴 Food Vendors
🛍️ Craft Vendors
🎉 And so much more!

Bring your crew, wear your Mardi Gras best, and come celebrate—Lake Wales style! 💃🕺💜💛

02/09/2026

Only 4 days to go...who's ready to boogie in true Mardi Gras fashion??!!

We have a new band joining the line-up on Saturday, Twizted will be bringing the party! Festivities kick-off this Friday at 5:00pm. Bring your chairs and be ready for a good time. This line-up won't disappoint. We can't wait to see everyone!

KatNip
The Free Whiskey Band
Free
Stepchild
Phoenix 5 LIVE