Carnival season is picking up around the Gulf Coast, and you don't have to travel to new Orleans or even across the bay to get in on the festivities.
The first parade in Baldwin County is in …
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Carnival season is picking up around the Gulf Coast, and you don't have to travel to New Orleans or even across the bay to get in on the festivities.
The first parade in Baldwin County is in just a few days.
It's a common misconception that New Orleans is the home of Mardi Gras. In fact, it's South Alabama that originally paraded through the streets. The Mobile celebration started in 1719 and partied on over to Baldwin County soon after. Today, crowds line both sides of Mobile Bay to participate in this Gulf Coast tradition. Patrons catch Moon Pies, doubloons, cups, beads, stuffed animals and other goodies. Pick your own adventure: Baldwin County's parades and events tend to be more family-friendly, while Mobile has festivities closer to what's offered in New Orleans.
While balls and organization parties usually require invitations from members, krewe and city parades are open to the public.
6:30 p.m. – Order of Misfits, Robertsdale — Baldwin County Coliseum to Honey Bee Park
Noon – Order of Raskalz, Elberta — Downtown
6:45 p.m. – Apollo's Mystic Ladies, Daphne — Old Towne
3 p.m. – Mystic Mutts of Revelry, Fairhope — Fairhoper's Community Park; "Paws of Oz" walking parade for people and their pets. Donations benefit The Haven No-Kill Animals Shelter.
6:30 p.m. – Knights of Ecor Rouge, Fairhope — Downtown
6:30 p.m. – Maids of Jubilee, Fairhope — Downtown
11 a.m. – Krewe de Kaoz, Foley — Main Street
2 p.m. – Krewe of Mullet Mates, Fairhope — Mullet Point Park
2 p.m. – Daphmont Community, Daphne — Daphmont
5:30 p.m. – The Marshals, Orange Beach — Perdido Beach Boulevard
6 p.m. – Mystics of Pleasure, Orange Beach — Perdido Beach Boulevard
6 p.m. – Knights of Cote d'Azur, Loxley — Civic Center to North Hickory Street
6:45 p.m. – Shadow Barons, Daphne — Old Towne
1 p.m. – Fort Morgan Parading Society, Fort Morgan — Triple Tail to Ponce De Leon, Bernard Court East
2:29 p.m. – Loyal Order of the Fire Truck, Daphne — May Day Park to Main Street
3 p.m. – Les Belles des Camelias, Loxley — Downtown
6 p.m. – OWA Mardi Gras — Foley
6 p.m. – Moon Pies on Main, Orange Beach — The Wharf
6:30 p.m. – Order of Mystic Magnolias, Fairhope — Downtown
10 a.m. – Gulf Shores Parade, Gulf Shores — Hwy. 59 to The Hangout
2 p.m. – Orange Beach Parade, Orange Beach — Perdido Beach Boulevard
