Que le bon porche roule!!

Krewe of Porches flips the traditional Mardi Gras parade on its head! Instead of a cavalcade of rolling floats, we’re inviting visitors and families to make their own parade route through Ocean Springs to enjoy an outdoor exhibition of decorated porches and storefronts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to join the fun by decking out their own front porches and building facades in colorful Mardi Gras fashion, competing for your vote in a variety of creative categories. Participating “porches” will receive a yard sign and be marked on an interactive map for easy navigation. The public will select favorites by voting through social media. This year, Krewe of Porches is raising funds to support summer art camp scholarships through the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and The Friends of Arts, Culture & Education (FACE).

Registration opens Friday, January 8. Last day to register is Monday, February 8th. Have your porch ready by February 8th for the voting to begin!

Suggested $25 donation per registrant.

Krewe of Porches is a partnership between the Friends of Arts, Culture & Education (FACE), Historic Ocean Springs Association (HOSA), the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Public Art Project of Ocean Springs (PAPOS), and the Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

Entry is now closed, and VOTING has begun!!