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Mardi Gras in Okaloosa Island FLOn Saturday, January 15, 2016, you don't want to miss the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Parade held on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach FL. This New Orleans-style event is a fun time for the whole family. Get ready to catch beads and other goodies tossed from the decorative floats in this incredible setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.  Sponsored by the Abita Brewing Company this popular Okaloosa Island festival was the first of its kind on the Gulf Coast.

The parade starts at the corner of Santa Rosa Blvd, and Tarpon Drive (on Okaloosa Island) and then winds its way eastward on Santa Rosa Blvd, ending at the Tom Thumb. After the parade join the fun at a block party held at Helen Back on Amberjack Drive.

It's not too late to register your float, just…

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No plans for New Year's Eve? Here is a quick list of Destin New Year's celebrations that might inspire you.

Grande Gala at Emerald Grande:

Doors open at 7 pm, dinner at 8 pm. - live music and dancing, Fireworks at 8 pm and at midnight. Tickets $99 per person - call:  850-424-0622

Cocktails & Countdown at 10 on the Harbor

Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music by DJ Vladi while you watch the ball drop and fireworks at 8 pm and midnight.  Call 850-424-0622 for tickets - $30 per person

Blingin' in the New Year

Want to work off those holiday pounds? This celebration is for you! 5K Party Run or 1 Mile Fun Run with libation stations along the course. After Party at KC's Sandbar includes food, beer, champagne punch and soft drinks. Music by…

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