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Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Mardi Gras celebration traces its roots back all the way to 1908. With more than 69 Krewes and organizations, sponsoring over 20 + parades during Carnival Season, Mississippi boasts a rich tradition and heritage.1
Mardi Gras in Hancock County, Mississippi
Mardi Gras Krewes
There are traditionally four main Mardi Gras or Carnival Krewes in Hancock County, Mississippi: Krewe of Diamondhead, Krewe of Selene, Krewe of Nereids, and Krewe of Real People. All three Krewes have a court with a king and queen, a carnival ball, and a parade. All Carnival parades in Hancock County are day parades.
The Krewe of Diamondhead and the Krewe of Selene are both organizations in the community of Diamondhead and the Krewe of Selene are both organizations of the Diamondhead Community in Hancock County. Diamondhead is a golfing community so the Krewe of Diamondhead’s parade consists mostly of 30 elaborately decorated golf carts with members throwing beads, stuffed animals, candy and other Carnival treats to scores of outstretched hands. The parade begins at the Community Center and winds its way toward the Country Club.2 The Krewe of Selene and Royal-T- Mardi Gras Parade is usually the first parade to roll on the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast. The parade route runs from the entrance of the community to the Country Club.
1	http://www.mardigrasdigest.com/Bureau/GulfPort/index.htm
2	http://www.condoinbiloxi.com/2008-mardi-gras-schedule.html