Krewe Of Lafitte

Krewe Of Lafitte The Krewe of Lafitte, Pensacola Florida, is the largest all male Mardi Gras Krewe in the Florida Panhandle.

The Organization was founded in 1954 to promote a means to celebrate Carnival. The 300 Krewe members enjoy a strong bond between themselves, as well as their families. Krewe of Lafitte fills the parade routes with 12 lighted floats all built & maintained by the members & housed in 2 warehouses owned by the Krewe. Two of the 12 floats are used for traveling to 7 out of town parades, ranging from Gu

lfport, Mississippi to Bradenton, Florida. The Krewe also participates in 3 other local parades including an illuminated Christmas Parade for children. The activity doesn’t stop with parade routes; they also float around to schools, assisted living facilities, and retirement homes spreading cheer and happiness. During Christmas, Mardi Gras & Fiesta Parades, the Pirates of the Krewe of Lafitte will man the floats and take to the streets of downtown Pensacola. The Krewe has been hosting the lighted Fiesta and Mardi Gras parade since 1954 at no cost to the community. The parade will follow the downtown parade route starting at Spring and Garden Street, traveling down Garden Street to Palafox, then turning north on Palafox Street going to Wright Street and making a loop around and continuing south on Palafox Street to Government Street where it concludes. The themed seven seas lighted floats are manned by majestically dressed masked men throwing beads, and trinkets from above to open hands of parade goers along the downtown parade route. In our parades there are Local Krewes as well as Ft Walton, Crestview, and Mobile Krewes. Krewe of Lafitte has achieved what they set out to accomplish, by bringing citizens of the community together in a celebration atmosphere for Christmas, Mardi Gras, & Fiesta of Five Flags.

05/09/2025

Hello Pirates!! If you are coming to the Navy Days Parade Saturday morning remember we want everyone to bring their hats and wear a Krewe shirt and, if you still have one, wear your name tag. If it is raining, we will keep our hats in the truck so they don't get ruined. Be at the barn by 7:45 so we can leave by 8:00. All Hail Lafitte!!!

02/16/2025

🎉 Be Part of the 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Celebration presented by Publix! 🎉

It’s time to bring your flair, fun, and festive spirit to the streets of Downtown Pensacola! 🚚✨ The countdown is on to join the biggest Mardi Gras celebration on the Gulf Coast, and we want YOU to help us keep the good times rolling.

💜 Krewe Of Lafitte Illuminated Parade: 2/28/2025
💚 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel: 3/1/2025
💛 Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade: 3/2/2025

🗓 Deadlines are coming up soon! Don’t miss your chance to join the party and make memories that last a lifetime.

Grab your krewe, your costumes, and your creativity, and let’s make this year’s Mardi Gras a celebration like no other! 🎭

❗️Links & Application Dates❗️
Krewe of Lafitte applications due January 31st, 2025
APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Pensacola Grand Parade brought to you by Wind Creek applications due February 21, 2025
https://pensacolamardigras.com/grand-parade-application/

Krewe of Wrecks applications due February 21, 2025
https://kreweofwrecks.com/?page_id=49

With Pensacola Harley-Davidson – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
12/19/2024

With Pensacola Harley-Davidson – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Come see us for the 5th Pack the Pirate Ship for Manna!
12/13/2024

Come see us for the 5th Pack the Pirate Ship for Manna!

12/11/2024

🏴‍☠️ ONE WEEK until it's time to Pack the Pirate Ship! On December 13 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., join the Krewe Of Lafitte, Joe Patti's Seafood, Pensacola Harley-Davidson, WKRG, and Manna as we Pack the Pirate Ship!

🪙Bring healthy nonperishable food donations and monetary gifts (cash, credit/debit cards and checks accepted) to help in Northwest Florida!

Deliver donations and check out the parade floats at either of these locations on December 13:
📍Joe Patti's Seafood, 524 South B Street, Pensacola, FL
📍Harley Davidson Pensacola, 6385 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, FL
Please remain in your vehicle while dropping off donations. Volunteers will offload from your vehicle at the Krewe of Lafitte floats.

Manna's most needed items are:
🦜 Canned Fruit in 100% Juice (20 oz. and smaller)
🦜 Canned Mixed Vegetables (16 oz. and smaller)
🦜 Chicken and Tuna (canned and pouches)
🦜 Oatmeal (boxes of single-serve packets)
🦜 Peanut Butter (1 lb. jars and individual to-go cups)
🦜 Microwaveable Dinners (e.g. Hormel Compleats)
🦜 Canned Beans

Manna accepts and appreciates all non-perishable food donations. To ensure food safety, we cannot accept any rusty or unlabeled cans, perishable items, homemade items, noncommercial canned or packaged goods, alcoholic beverages, or items that have been used or opened.

12/09/2024

Please join us, along with the Krewe Of Lafitte and Joe Patti's Seafood, as we "Pack the Pirate Ship" to help fight hunger in our community! The Krewe and the Ship will be set up in front of the dealership from 7am-7pm on Friday, December 13th! Non-perishable food donations and monetary gifts needed! Please come out and help us Pack the Ship and help us feed those in need, within our community!

12/03/2024
11/26/2024

Fellow Pirates,

It is almost time for the 5th annual Krewe of Lafitte "Pack the Pirate Ship" food drive benefiting Manna Food Bank. This year we will have floats at Pensacola Harley-Davidson, (EXCITING NEW SPONSOR LOCATION), and Joe Patti's Seafood on December 13th from 7 AM to 7 PM.
We are in need of pirate volunteers. As much time as you can spend will be highly appreciated. So get in costume and come support the good work done by Manna Food Bank. Text John Bednarczyk at (832) 358-1433 and let him know what times you can come to help.
Also, we need someone to pull one float.

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/1st-lady-s-fundraiser1st Lady's FundraiserBy purchasing a $20.00 raffle ticket, you have a ch...
08/07/2024

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/1st-lady-s-fundraiser

1st Lady's Fundraiser
By purchasing a $20.00 raffle ticket, you have a chance to win a pair of Atocha coins, a book about the Atocha shipwreck, and a display case, all valued at over $3300. There are only 500 tickets available so buy early and often. The drawing will be at the KOL Cash Bash on Sept. 13, 2024. You need not be present to win.

Help the Krewe of Lafitte's First Lady and the Board Wives repair and remodel the Baby Raven(float) and purchase chair covers for our Ball decorations!

TALES OF THE ATOCHA
These coins are made with a portion of silver from a silver bar discovered on the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon and the most widely known vessel of a fleet of ships that sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622. On July 20, 1985, after more than 15 years, Mel Fisher's dream was achieved, and Atocha's mother lode was located. Thousands of artifacts, silver coins, gold coins, many in near mint condition, period and earlier amazing Spanish objects and wares, exquisite jewelry set with precious stones, gold chains, disks, and various armaments. These and more were discovered by Mel Fisher and his "Golden Crew" recovering the truly priceless historical and cultural heritage of the world. This re-creation silver coin is an exact duplicate of a silver reale coin salvaged from the Atocha by Mel Fisher and his crew.

Attachments:
KOL._Atocha_Raffle._V4.pdf

Join KOL for a great cause!! I have my tickets, get you some!!
07/12/2024

Join KOL for a great cause!! I have my tickets, get you some!!

8/15/24 @ 6:05 PM - Blue Wahoos x Krewe of Lafitte Prostate Cancer Awareness Night

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630 S D Street
Pensacola, FL
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