Orange Beach Mardi Gras

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

The city will hold its 2026 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. on today, Fat Tuesday, February 17th. Area veterans will lead the parade once again on the “The General” fire truck.

Parade route: The parade rolls on Perdido Beach Boulevard, starting at the traffic signal at Wolf Bay Lodge, east of Phoenix West, and travel east ending at the intersection at Highway 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard, just past the Publix shopping center. At the median, which begins at the Romar Beach Access, the parades will move to the eastbound lanes (southside of the beach highway.). See map below.

Lineup: Counting The Marshals’ motorcycles, more than 100 units will take part in Orange Beach’s afternoon Fat Tuesday parade. Participating units will include “The General,” the city’s boat float and pirate ship, the Orange Beach High School marching band, red snapper float, marlin float, Orange Beach Golf Center, many Coastal Resources vehicles representing Leave Only Footprints, The Marshals motorcycles, 12 Mystic of Pleasure floats, three Mystical Order of Aurora floats, three Krewe of Lafitte floats, two Treasures of the Isle floats, two Sirens of the Sea floats, two Order of Disorder buses, two Maidens in Pink Stilettos floats, two Maidens of Mischief floats, and two Lost Key Krewe floats. Other participants include Aqua Yaks Krewe, Blu Kollar Krewe, City of Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park, Krewe de Brew, Krewe de Chamber (aka Coastal Alabama Business Chamber), Krewe de Sol, Krewe of Airship Pirates, Krewe of Bon Temps Cabrix, Krewe of the Island, Krewe of Warriors, Mystic Order of Revelry, Order of Misfits, Pyrates of Perdido Bay and Sunny 105, among many other businesses and groups.

Road closure advisory: During Fat Tuesday’s parade, the City of Orange Beach closes Highway 182 (Perdido Beach Boulevard) within the city limits of Orange Beach, Alabama to vehicular traffic on Tuesday from as early as 1 p.m. until as late as 4 p.m. Orange Beach Police Department keeps the roads open for as long as possible before the parade starts.
Find details at www.orangebeachal.gov/mardi-gras.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

A celebration is in order! The Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade is a back-to-back "Best of Baldwin" award winner! It’s also the third time in four years that the popular Fat Tuesday parade earned the award.

Congratulations to Event Operations Director Angela Bateman, her dedicated staff and all city departments, including Public Works, Orange Beach Police Department and Orange Beach Parks and Recreation, that make the biggest Mardi Gras parade on the beach happen each year.

Gulf Coast Media’s annual "Best of Baldwin" readers' choice award winners were celebrated at a ceremony Thursday night at the Orange Beach Event Center.

The city will be back at it again on Fat Tuesday, February 17th at 2 p.m. on Perdido Beach Boulevard.

*** For anyone wanting to participate in the parade, today is your last chance! ***

Applications must be completed and submitted at City Hall by 5 p.m. today - Friday, Feb. 6th. Find application information on the city’s Mardi Gras webpage at www.orangebeachal.gov/Mardi-Gras.

The Fat Tuesday parade rolls on Perdido Beach Boulevard, starting at the traffic signal at Wolf Bay Lodge, east of Phoenix West, and travels east ending at the intersection at Highway 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard, just past the Publix shopping center. At the median, which begins at the Romar Beach Access, the parades will move to the eastbound lanes (southside of the beach highway).

01/24/2026

🎉💘 VALENTINE’S NIGHT JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER 💘🎉

Grab your beads, your sweetheart, and your crew because the Mystics of Pleasure Parade is rolling through Orange Beach on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 6 PM 🎭🔥

💜 40+ floats
💛 80+ units
💚 14+ crews
🎉 Beads, throws, music, and Mardi Gras magic everywhere you look

This year’s theme says it all
“Shot Through the Heart, and You’re to Blame…” ❤️🏹

📍 Parade starts at Publix at 6 PM
📍 Rolls straight down the beach
📍 Ends at Powerline Road

It’s the perfect Valentine’s date, family night, or just an excuse to party with thousands of your closest friends. Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your love for Mardi Gras.

👉 Mark your calendar
👉 Share this post
👉 Claim your spot early

Orange Beach, let’s show out 💥🎭💜

01/16/2026

The city looks forward to letting the good times roll in 2026.

--> The Mystics of Pleasure 26th Annual Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14th along Perdido Beach Boulevard. Please note: Beginning this year, the route on the beach highway will be reversed for the Mystics parade only. The parade will begin in front of the Publix shopping center and travel west on the south side of the median, ending at Powerline Road just before the Village of Tannin. See map below.

--> The Wharf’s Annual "Moon Pies on Main" Parade and outdoor activities will be held on Monday, February 16th. A Kid and Pet Parade kicks off the fun at 4 p.m., followed by activities and an evening float parade at 6 p.m. For details, go to​ https://alwharf.com/events/2026/02/16/58841/moonpies-on-main​.

--> The city will hold its 2026 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, February 17th. To participate in the parade, please complete the application - 2026 City of Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade Application and Information (PDF)​ at https://www.orangebeachal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6303/2026-City-of-Orange-Beach-Mardi-Gras-Parade-Float-Application-and-Information-PDF - and return it along with the appropriate entry fee and copy of proof of insurance for each motorized entry by Friday, February 6th at 5 p.m. to City Hall. Cost: $50 first entry and $25 each additional entry. The parade rolls on Perdido Beach Boulevard, starting at the traffic signal at Wolf Bay Lodge, east of Phoenix West, and travel east ending at the intersection at Highway 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard, just past the Publix shopping center. At the median, which begins at the Romar Beach Access, the parades will move to the eastbound lanes (southside of the beach highway.). See map below.

Find additional details on the Mardi Gras page on the City Website​ at https://www.orangebeachal.gov/Mardi-Gras.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! "Let the good times roll!"

05/03/2025