In Pensacola, Mardi Gras season unofficially begins the moment the New Year confetti settles, and the first King Cakes hit local bakery shelves. From January through Fat Tuesday, the city comes alive with parades, beads, and a celebration that feels distinctly Pensacola, where historic Mardi Gras traditions meet laid-back Gulf Coast living. As one of Florida’s oldest Mardi Gras celebrations,...