JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Historic Springfield is gearing up for a Mardi Gras celebration as SPARdi Gras 2026 returns on Saturday, February 7.
This lively celebration promises to bring a taste of New Orleans right to Sesquicentennial Park from 4 to 8 p.m.
Neighbors and visitors can look forward to an evening packed with live music, carnival acts, food trucks, craft beer, local vendors, and a parade led by none other than the Jacksonville Jaguars D-Line.
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The event is free and open to everyone.
The entertainment lineup includes Swing Bone kicking things off, followed by the Pine Forest Dance Ensemble, acrobatics from Acro Fit, and a magic show.
The Few Fellas Brass Band will be playing until the crowd joins the Jaguars D-Line for a second line parade to close out the night.
Even officials say proceeds from the event will support Springfield Preservation and Revitalization’s mission to keep the neighborhood vibrant and historic.
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