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\ud83c\udf89 Order of Polka Dots \u2013 A Timeless Mardi Gras Tradition in Mobile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Get ready for one of Mobile\u2019s most celebrated Mardi Gras traditions! The Order of Polka Dots<\/strong> is one of the earliest women\u2019s mystic societies in the city, founded in 1949 and breaking ground as the first ladies\u2019 organization to parade in Mobile<\/strong>. With roots deeply planted in the history of Carnival, this parade brings festivity, history, and vibrant pageantry together in a night filled with spirited fun and colorful throws that delight crowds year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As dusk falls and the crowds gather along Mobile\u2019s Parade Route A, expect a mesmerizing procession of floats, music, and tradition<\/strong>. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year\u2019s theme brings fresh creativity \u2014 from fantastical figures to whimsical designs \u2014 and colorful throws like beads and keepsakes that revelers of all ages will love catching. The atmosphere is joyful and lively, with spectators cheering as floats designed by master builders roll by, celebrating decades of Mardi Gras culture and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd When and Where<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> Thursday, February 5, 2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udd61 Time:<\/strong> 6:30 p.m.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Parade Route A \u2013 Downtown Mobile, AL<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Admission:<\/strong> Free (public parade viewing)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83c\udf89 Bonus:<\/strong> The Order of Polka Dots Ball<\/strong> follows later in the season \u2014 a highlight for members and guests at the Mobile Convention Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Whether you\u2019re a Mardi Gras season veteran or visiting Alabama for the first time, the Order of Polka Dots Parade<\/strong> is a must-see event that captures the heart and history of Mobile\u2019s Carnival tradition. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Bring your friends and family, stake out your favorite viewing spot early, and prepare for an evening brimming with sights, sounds, and Southern Mardi Gras magic!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":413722,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"event_listing_category":[186],"event_listing_type":[172],"class_list":["post-413719","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_listing_category-community-culture","event_listing_type-festival-or-fair"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOrder of Polka Dots Parade - Front Porch Alabama Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate Mobile Mardi Gras with the Order of Polka Dots Parade! 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