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Mardi Gras 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Mardi Gras

Mobile, Alabama is the mother of mystics, the original birthplace of Mardi Gras as we know it! Each year, the city and its surrounding communities come together for weeks of parades, masked balls, MoonPies and merry-making leading up to Fat Tuesday, a season that is collectively known as Mardi Gras. Below you'll find parade schedules, recipes, insider tips and everything you need to make this the best Carnival season ever!

Parade Schedule & Routes    |    Culture    |    History    |    Entertaining & Recipes    |    Shop

Mobile Mardi Gras
Parade Schedule 2026

Don't miss a single parade! Click the buttons below to view and download the 2026 Mobile Mardi Gras parade schedule, complete with dates, times and routes for Mobile and Baldwin County parades.

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Parade Routes

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The Culture of Mobile Mardi Gras

Welcoming the Navy to Mobile Mardi Gras

The Navy makes Mardi Gras part of its mission year after year, and many locals love to play host.

The Crown Runs in the Family for Two MAMGA Kings

Mardi Gras royalty, brotherhood and an 88-year legacy define this year's MAMGA rule.

Meet the Queens and Leading Ladies of Mardi Gras 2026

Celebrate nine Mardi Gras Leading Ladies and Queens who bring fun and cheer to Mobile's annual Carnival celebration and are poised to lead in style.

Toomey’s: Keeping it Custom Since 1978

Since 1978, Toomey’s has shaped Mardi Gras traditions by designing and producing custom beads and local throws that keep parade-goers waving for more.

Best of Mobile Mardi Gras Photo Contest

Share your favorite Carnival snapshots with our readers.

Read Me Something, Mister!

How a love of literature and Mobile sparked a Midtown Little Free Library.
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Explore Mobile Mardi Gras History

How MoonPies Became a Mobile Mardi Gras Tradition

MoonPies were first developed as a snack for coal miners and then became a beloved tradition unique to Mobile Mardi Gras.

Without Malice: The History of the Comic Cowboys

Known for their sharp wit and biting commentary, the Comic Cowboys emerge from their den each Carnival season to deliver "a different kind of Mardi Gras hoopla."

Mardi Gras Flashback: The Sirens Ball, 1962

Explore the history of The Sirens, the second-oldest active women's mystic society in Mobile.

What Happened to the Cowbellions?

Mobile’s original mystic society, which reigned supreme over celebration and mirth in 19th-century Mobile, danced into oblivion some 60 years after it was founded.

Three Generations of Mardi Gras Royalty

Discover the glitz and glamour of three generations of Mardi Gras queens.

Searching for the True Beginning of the Cowbellions

A local Mardi Gras historian digs deep into the myth and lore of the origins of the famous rake and cowbells.
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Mardi Gras Entertaining & Recipes

How to Make the Perfect Fried Oyster Loaf

Try your hand at an old-fashioned way to fry oysters, just in time for Carnival — the perfect time of year for the beloved oyster po’boy.

3 Mardi Gras Cocktails for Every Type of Reveler

Whether donning fascinators or partying in the streets this Mardi Gras, there’s a cocktail just right for every Carnival celebration!

A Front-Row Seat to Joe Cain Day

Next door to history, a neighbor of a Mobile legend honors the dead with sequins, MoonPies and a second line.

Don’t Rain on Our Parade

A close-knit group of Mardi Gras lovers can always be found on Battle House balcony on Fat Tuesday, no matter the weather.

A Good Time Was Had by All

With family history in the venue and family staples on the menu, the Namans know how to let the good times roll.

10 Festive Mardi Gras Recipes

From elaborate MoonPie sweets to cocktails with a kick, these Carnival recipes will get you in the Mardi Gras spirit.
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Shop the Mardi Gras Collection

Get Fat Tuesday ready with Mobile Bay Shop! Browse our collection of Carnival-inspired shirts, ties, hats, socks, huggers, ornaments and more. Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $100!

Mobile Mardi Gras Hat
$30.00

King Cake Socks
$20.00

MoonPie Cups (Set of 5)
$20.00

Official Mobile Mardi Gras Flag
$60.00

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