Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras parades 

The city looks forward to letting the good times roll in 2027.

• The Mystics of Pleasure annual Mardi Gras parade rolls at 6 p.m. on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday along Perdido Beach Boulevard. In 2027, that day falls on Saturday, Feb. 6th. In 2028, it is February 26th. The Marshals motorcycles and floats ride in the Mystics parade. While the Mystics parade route on Perdido Beach Boulevard was reversed in 2026, running from east to west, in 2027 it will go back to the original route, running west to east, starting near Phoenix West and ending at the intersection of Hwy. 161 in front of the Publix shopping center. 
• The Wharf’s Annual "Moon Pies on Main" parade and outdoor activities are held each year on Lundi Gras, the day before Fat Tuesday. In 2027, it is Monday, February 8th. In 2028, it is February 28th. 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 alwharf.com.
• The City of Orange Beach holds its Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade each year at 2 p.m. on Fat Tuesday. In 2027, that day is Tuesday, February 9th. In 2028, it is February 29th. Nearly 100 units usually take part in the parade. Participating groups include Orange Beach High School band and cheerleaders, Bon Temps Cabrix, Treasures of the Isle, Sirens of the Sea, Order of Disorder, Order of Aurora, Maidens in Pink Stilettos, Mystics of Pleasure, and The Marshals, among many others. 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.). The float application is usually posted in early January. 
•          For more information, contact Angela Bateman, Event Operations Director, at 251-981-6629 or email abateman@orangebeachal.gov.

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY: During the Mardi Gras parades, the City of Orange Beach closes Highway 182 (Perdido Beach Boulevard) within the city limits of Orange Beach, Alabama to vehicular traffic on Saturday from as early as 4 p.m. until as late as 7:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday from as early as 1:00 p.m. until as late as 4:00 p.m. Typically, the Orange Beach Police Department keeps the roads open for as long as possible before the parade starts. During both parades, the state beach highway will be closed along the entire parade route and the intersection of Hwy. 161 and 182 will be closed when the parade approaches and will reopen as soon as all floats and units are clear. For further information, call the Police Department's non-emergency line at 251-981-9777. 

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Mardi Gras parade routes for the Mystics parade on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, and the City parade on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027:

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