Mobile is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve full of sparkle, music, and a dessert so cheerful it practically smiles back at you.
The MoonPie Over Mobile celebration unveiled a colorful twist for its biggest tradition, and the buzz kicked in fast.
The giant MoonPie — the one that gets sliced on stage every year — is getting a playful makeover.
With a new mayor stepping in and a fresh flavor stepping up, the stage is set for a celebration that feels extra festive.
A Giant Treat Gets a Birthday Makeover
For years, the oversized MoonPie at the event has arrived in familiar flavors. Vanilla. Chocolate. Classics that played it safe.
That streak ends now.
As 2025 flips into 2026, the crowd will see a 40-inch-wide, 55-pound Birthday Party MoonPie make its grand entrance.
Think vanilla frosting, crispy cookies, creamy marshmallow, and a blizzard of sprinkles that look like someone shook a confetti cannon over a dessert tray.
It’s one of Chattanooga Bakery’s newest flavors, and it fits the holiday perfectly. New year, bright colors, big flavor, big energy.
From Chattanooga to Cooper Riverside Park
Pulling off a pastry that size takes time and talent.
According to organizers, the giant MoonPie requires a full day in the oven, followed by careful decorating from a professional cake designer.
Once it’s picture-perfect and sprinkled to its limit, the bakery sends it on a journey from Chattanooga straight to Mobile.
You can almost imagine the reactions from people passing the truck — that’s no ordinary delivery.
The excitement of seeing it revealed on stage is part of what makes MoonPie Over Mobile feel so special every year. It’s familiar, but it still surprises.
More Flavor on the Way?
If the Birthday Party MoonPie is any indication, Chattanooga Bakery is clearly in an experimental mood.
Southern Living recently highlighted the launch of these new flavors, including the Key Lime MoonPie that has people daydreaming about future events.
There’s already chatter about what could show up next. A lineup this creative keeps the celebration fun, and it adds a little suspense for fans who love these sweet traditions.
A city that embraces quirky, joyful treats always ends up with good stories to tell.
Music, Sprinkles, and a Countdown to 2026
Of course, the MoonPie isn’t the only star of the night. Morris Day & The Time will headline the celebration, bringing a lively energy to the waterfront.
Red & The Revelers and The Jukebox Brass Band add even more rhythm to the lineup. With great music, a giant sprinkly pastry, and a crowd ready to welcome the new year, the whole evening promises a sense of shared fun.
MoonPie Over Mobile has always leaned into joy, and this year’s flavor choice amplifies it.
As the clock heads toward midnight, the giant Birthday Party MoonPie will sit on stage waiting to be sliced, shining like the world’s happiest party invitation.
For anyone making plans, MoonPieOverMobile.com has all the details — but the main thing to know is simple: this New Year’s Eve, Mobile plans to celebrate with sprinkles.
A lot of them.
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