The Gulf Coast Carnival Associations Mardi Gras Day Parade started in 1908 and included 17 floats, 50 flambeau carriers, the new 12-piece Herald Newspaper Band, a grand marshal, the mayor and the councilmen. The monarchs were the first King d’Iberville and Queen Ixolib.
GCCA, 118 years later, boasts 24 association owned floats and, many private entry floats.
Float Rider Meeting
GCCA, City of Biloxi, Biloxi Fire Department and Biloxi Police Department mandatory float rider meeting will be held at the Donal Snyder Community Center, on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 06:00 PM.This meeting is mandatory, and each parade entrant must have a representative.
***Non-attendance will mean you will not be able to particpate in the parade***
Online Registration: Click here
2027 GCCA Parade Route.
2027 GCCA Parade Lineup.