{"id":413788,"date":"2026-01-27T16:51:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?p=413788"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:00:17","slug":"alabama-celebrates-2026-mardi-gras-find-an-event-near-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/alabama-celebrates-2026-mardi-gras-find-an-event-near-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Celebrates 2026 Mardi Gras\u2014Find An Event Near You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laissez les bon temps roulez! With parades, live music, festive libations, and incredible food filling the streets, there\u2019s no shortage of reasons to love Mardi Gras season.In 2026, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on Feb. 17, with Carnival celebrations unfolding for weeks beforehand. In the United States, New Orleans and Mobile reign supreme as the most iconic Mardi Gras destinations, with parades, balls, and street celebrations building momentum all the way to the big day. Mobile, recognized as the birthplace of America\u2019s original Mardi Gras, remains a must-visit for history lovers and parade purists alike. Thinking of visiting Mobile for Mardi Gras? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/mobile-beckons-all-for-mardi-gras-fun\/\">travel guide<\/a> for hot spots to hit in the Port City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to travel to New Orleans or Mobile to experience the spirit of Carnival. Communities across Alabama host their own Mardi Gras\u2013inspired events, blending local flavor with traditional beads, brass bands, and family-friendly fun. From Gulf Coast parades to downtown street parties and themed runs, Alabama offers plenty of ways to let the good times roll in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413788_2a76df-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413788_2a76df-32 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-914738504-mardi-gras-pets-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-412918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-914738504-mardi-gras-pets-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-914738504-mardi-gras-pets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-914738504-mardi-gras-pets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-914738504-mardi-gras-pets-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-914738504-mardi-gras-pets.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"front-1483413600\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-2795344270404-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-2795344270404-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-2795344270404-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-2795344270404-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-2795344270404-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mardi Gras Is A Statewide Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mardi Gras may have its roots along the Gulf Coast, but in Alabama the celebration stretches far beyond Mobile. From North Alabama\u2019s downtown parades and themed balls to Central Alabama\u2019s festivals and Gulf Coast krewes steeped in tradition, communities across the state embrace Carnival season in their own unique ways. With Fat Tuesday falling on <strong>Feb. 17, 2026<\/strong>, here\u2019s a regional guide to Mardi Gras events happening across Alabama\u2014perfect for planning a weekend getaway or finding a celebration close to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Alabama Mardi Gras Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/mardi-gras-at-midcity\/\">Mardi Gras at MidCity \u2014 Huntsville<\/a><\/strong><br><em>February 3-February 17, 2026<\/em><br>A season-long celebration featuring themed weekends, live music, family-friendly activities, and local vendors in Huntsville\u2019s MidCity District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/huntsville-mardi-gras-5k\/\">Mardi Gras 5K \u2014 Huntsville<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 7, 2026<\/em><br>Dress in \u201crunnable\u201d Mardi Gras attire and join the \u201cKrewe\u201d in Downtown Huntsville for a 5K where you can run for the beads while burning a few calories before the indulgent season peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/mardi-gras-huntsville-the-grand-parade\/\">Mardi Gras Grand Parade \u2014 Huntsville<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>Downtown Huntsville\u2019s signature parade features colorful floats, marching groups, live music, and plenty of beads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/mardi-gras-huntsville-the-grand-parade\/\">Krewe of Barkus \u2014 Huntsville<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>A crowd favorite at the tail end of the Mardi Gras Huntsville Grand Parade, this dog-themed parade showcases costumed pups and their proud owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/carnegie-carnival-parade\/\">Carnegie Carnival Parade \u2014 Decatur<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>A full day of Mardi Gras themed events in downtown Decatur culminates with the Carnegie Carnival Parade. Crewes, floats, a bag of throws, music \u2026 plus the annual Carnival Frolic 13.1 Run earlier in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"front-1483413600\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-5389962792615-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-5389962792615-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-5389962792615-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-5389962792615-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! 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Dress Mardi Gras style for a night of blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker for a good cause!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Central Alabama Mardi Gras Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/prattville-mardi-gras-celebration\/\"><strong>Prattville Mardi Gras Celebration \u2014 Prattville<\/strong><\/a><br><em>Saturday, January 31, 2026<\/em><br>Delight in vibrant parades, festive food, arts &amp; crafts vendors, kids\u2019 activities, and more \u2014 all wrapped up in lively Southern charm and community pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/millbrook-revelers-mardi-gras-festival-and-parade\/\">Revelers Mardi Gras Festival &amp; Parade \u2014 Millbrook<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 7, 2026<\/em><br>A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment, food vendors, and a colorful community parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krewedetigris.com\/parade\">Krewe de Tigris Parade \u2014 Auburn<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>A lively community parade bringing Carnival spirit to the Plains with floats, throws, and family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/wetumpka-mardi-gras-festival\/\">Wetumpka Mardi Gras Parade \u2014 Wetumpka<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>A charming river city parade filled with floats, beads, and small-town Mardi Gras spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"front-1483413600\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div 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href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/apollos-mystic-ladies-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Apollo\u2019s Mystic Ladies \u2014 Daphne<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Friday, February 6, 2026<\/em><br>A long-standing Daphne parade featuring elaborately decorated floats and traditional throws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/mystic-of-mutts-revelry-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Mystic Mutts of Revelry \u2014 Fairhope<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 7, 2026<\/em><br>A beloved pet parade where dogs and owners dress in festive costumes for a lighthearted celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/knights-of-ecor-rouge-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Knights of Ecor Rouge \u2014 Fairhope<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 7, 2026<\/em><br>One of Fairhope\u2019s signature nighttime parades, known for its energy and vibrant floats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/maids-of-jubilee-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Maids of Jubilee \u2014 Fairhope<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Friday, February 13, 2026<\/em><br>A classic Fairhope parade featuring elegant floats and a strong sense of tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/krewe-de-kaoz-mardi-gras-parade\/\"><strong>Krewe de Kaoz Mardi Gras Parade<\/strong><\/a><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em> \u2014 Foley<br>A community focused, family-friendly celebration bringing vibrant Carnival spirit to the heart of Foley with colorful floats, music and plenty of beads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/krewe-of-mullet-mates-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Krewe of Mullet Mates \u2014 Fairhope<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>A fun, coastal-themed parade celebrating local culture with humor and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/shadow-barons-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Shadow Baron\u2019s \u2014 Daphne<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/em><br>A popular Daphne parade known for dramatic float designs and enthusiastic crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/loyal-order-of-the-firetruck-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Loyal Order of the Firetruck \u2014 Daphne<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Sunday, February 15, 2026<\/em><br>A spirited parade blending community pride with Mardi Gras pageantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/order-of-mystic-magnolias-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Order of the Mystic Magnolias \u2014 Fairhope<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Monday, February 16, 2026 (Lundi Gras)<\/em><br>A festive lead-up to Fat Tuesday featuring floats, beads, and coastal charm through downtown Fairhope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/the-wharf-moon-pies-on-main\/\">The Wharf Moon Pies on Main\u2014 Orange Beach<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Monday, February 16, 2026 (Lundi Gras)<\/em><br>Let the good times roll with a Kid + Pet Parade held before the main attraction of the Float Parade rolls through Main Street at The Wharf in Orange Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/gulf-shores-mardi-gras-parade\/\">Mardi Gras Parade \u2014 Gulf Shores<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (Fat Tuesday)<\/em><br>A beachfront finale featuring colorful floats and a lively crowd along Highway 59.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a 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