Welcome to Mardi Gras on Dauphin Island! This annual event is a celebration of the rich history and culture of Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama. With a variety of parades and parties, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Dauphin Island holds its first parade four weeks before Mardi Gras Day. While … Read more
This year’s Mardi Gras in Orange Beach, Alabama, is sure to be bigger and better than ever, with a range of parades and parties for people of all ages to enjoy. If you’re planning to join in on the fun this year, you won’t want to miss out on all that Orange Beach has to … Read more
Are you ready to experience the ultimate Mardi Gras celebration? Look no further than Daphne, Alabama! This year’s Mardi Gras festivities on the Eastern Shore are set to be a blast, with parades, parties, and other exciting events for all ages. So pack your bags and head to Daphne for a fun-filled and memorable Mardi … Read more
Mardi Gras celebrations are fun, colourful and memorable. Here are some items that we have highlighted as possible Mardi Gras gifts or Mardi Gras Souvenirs. This hand picked list has a selection of jewelry, serving pieces, sunglasses, ornaments and so much more, all of which could be given as gifts! 9 Must Buy Mardi Gras … Read more
A mystic society in Mobile is equivalent to a New Orleans krewe. Of course, mystic societies were here first. They’re Mobile Mardi Gras organizations that put on events like parades and balls for its members and the public. These mystic society members are the ones who present Mardi Gras floats and costumes every year. Social, … Read more
Those fortunate enough to partake in Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities know that the final week before Ash Wednesday can be a blur. It feels like you’re on a high, attending as many parades and balls as you can. That, my friend, is Deep Gras. You’re in deep now! You find yourself losing sleep, time is … Read more
Mardi Gras is a Christian celebration and cultural show that has its roots in spring and fertility rituals from long ago. Its beginnings can be traced back thousands of years ago. In this post, I’ll go over a brief Mardi Gras history and settle this debate once and for all: who started it? Otherwise known … Read more
A gathering won’t be complete without a cake. It’s only fitting that the most regal cake of them all be served at the French Quarter’s biggest party of the year: The King Cake! The origins of this beautiful, oval-shaped confection are based on royalty and rich in tradition, as its name implies. So, where did … Read more
The 2026 Mobile Mardi Gras Parade schedule is here! You can download the pdf schedule or scroll below… We also have a guide for purchase to help you “Mardi Gras Like a Local!“ So grab some Mardi Gras essentials, scroll on down, and be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the … Read more
We had a really fun conversation with one of the creators of the Mobile porch parade – a part of Yardi Gras! We’re sure that by now, you have seen yards around Mobile with Yardi Gras signs and float decorations in the front yard. Approximately 300 yards have officially registered, and hundreds more are getting … Read more
