Cocoa Village Mardi Gras is almost here and we’re so excited we can hardly wait. Buy your tickets in advance at one of our many convenient locations and save $5/ticket. Each ticket purchase includes event admission, the News Channel 13 Parade of Floats and the Soul Rebels Brass Band concert on the main stage immediately following the Parade of Floats. We’ll have tons of food and drink vendors, live music on three stages plus roaming “New Orleans” style entertainment. The gates open at 5pm so come out early, eat drink and listen to some great music. Then get your spot to catch some beads during the News Channel 13 Parade of Floats at 9pm. We’ll have over 30 floats with float riders throwing thousands of beads, doubloons, stuffed animals and more. If you’d rather purchase a “starter” set of beads, masks or feather boas we’ve got what you want. Check out our Cocoa Village Mardi Gras Merchandise and pick up your gear ahead of time. Interested in being a part of the Cocoa Village Mardi Gras event? Spaces for the 2013 Cocoa Mardi Gras Parade are still available. Book your parade spot now for the Central Florida News 13 Mardi Gras Parade of Floats.  The event begins at 5pm and the Parade of Floats kicks off at 9pm. This is a great way to promote your business to thousands of captivated festival attendees. Spaces begin at $75 and the parade circles Cocoa Village twice. To download the Parade of Floats application form click HERE. For more information on participating in the parade please Contact Us or call Leisure services at (321) 635-7702.

Starting out as a local New Orleans favorite, The Soul Rebels have evolved into collaborating live with acts including Metallica, Green Day, Maceo Parker, Galactic, Slick Rick, Trombone Shorty, Suzanne Vega and David A. Stewart of the Eurythmics, as well as being billed on shows with Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Alabama Shakes, Estelle, Cee Lo Green, Arcade Fire and others.