DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Ahead of the 10th Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras parade, the parade route through downtown Dothan has been announced. The parade will kick off in the garden district, roll past Girard Elementary, and pick up steam toward Calvary Baptist Church on Montezuma Avenue. Other stops on the route include the First [] The 2025 Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade is Rolling Through Dothan, AL on March 1st! Get ready, Dothan! The Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade is bringing excitement, music, and plenty of beads to the streets on Saturday, March 1st! Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, originated in Mobile, Alabama. It is a celebration that happens before the fasting season of Lent. The city of Dothan has hosted a Mardi Gras parade for 11 The official 10th Anniversary Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade route has been released, and we’re rolling through Dothan bigger and better than ever! This year’s parade kicks off in the Garden District, rolls past Girard Elementary, and picks up steam toward Calvary Baptist Church. Nine days later Dothan had its first Mardi Gras Parade. The first parade was made up of five floats and two antique cars and wound from Solomon Park through the Garden District and after crossing Main Street on Park, ended at Nativity Episcopal Church. The parade was so well attended that a group of four of the organizers decided to create a Behold the Magic of Mardi Gras as the parade winds through the Garden District, making its way to historic downtown Dothan, passing lively entertainment zones filled with music, food, and pure joy along the way! This Year, It’s EVEN BIGGER! • 7 High School Marching Bands to energize the streets: • Central Phenix City High School Dothan, AL 36302 Phone: 334-615-3000. Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, March 1 - Road and Parking Lot Closures February 20, 2025 9:00 AM Mardi Gras Parade DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan has announced road and parking lot closures for the Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade on March 1 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Road Closures: Foster St. – From Savannah St. to Burdeshaw St. Troy St. – From S. Oates St. to St. Andrews St. Crawford St. – From S. Oates St. to St. Andrews St. DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Sean Dietrich, an Alabama-based writer and well-known name in the Wiregrass, has been named the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade. The parade will take place in downtown Dothan on Saturday, March 1. Dietrich, known by his moniker “Sean of the South,” is a writer, columnist, [] Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – The 2025 Krewe of Kolosse (KOK) Mardi Gras Parade, set for Saturday, March 1, offers an exciting opportunity for individuals and businesses to participate in style while supporting a meaningful cause. This year’s event features a VIP Float Experience and sponsorship packages designed to make the parade unforgettable. The VIP Float [] The Krewe of Kollosse Mardi Gras Parade is taking to the streets. With over forty floats and goodies tossed to the crowd, Dothan is set to let the good times roll. The parade kicks off at 3:30 p.m The Dothan, AL Convention and Visitor's Bureau is dedicated to highlighting all that Dothan has to offer to visitors. Dothan’s Mardi Gras after-party featuring DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The City of Dothan will celebrate Mardi Gras with its 11th annual Mardi Gras Krew of Kolosse parade downtown. The parade will be on Saturday, February 10th, at 3 p.m. and last through the evening. With entertainment zones throughout the parade route, the fun will be never-ending. Some competitions include how [] The Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade returns on March 1st, 2025, and this year, we’re adding a whole new way to kick off the festivities—the Mardi Gras Mile! Join us for a vibrant 1 Mile race through downtown Dothan, finishing right in the heart of the action. City of Dothan 126 N Saint Andrews Street Dothan, AL 36303 P.O. Box 2128 Dothan, AL 36302 Phone: 334-615-3000 Nine days later Dothan had its first Mardi Gras Parade. The first parade was made up of five floats and two antique cars and wound from Solomon Park through the Garden District and after crossing Main Street on Park, ended at Nativity Episcopal Church. The parade was so well attended that a group of four of the organizers decided to create a 2025 KOK Mardi Gras Mile Entry Form; Vendor Registration; Float Registration; King Cake Eating Contest Entry Form; Kelly Foods Sausage Toss Contest Entry Form; Jesters Jewels Bead Toss Contest Entry Form; Moon Pie Toss Contest Entry Form; Mr. Mardi Gras Contest Entry Form; Ms. Mardi Gras Contest; Contact; Photos. Mardi Gras Parade. 2023; 2022 The Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade returns on March 1st, 2025, and this year, we’re adding a whole new way to kick off the festivities—the Mardi Gras Mile! Join us for a vibrant 1 Mile race through downtown Dothan, finishing right in the heart of the action. It all started when some friends had the idea to start a Mardi Gras Parade in Dothan back in February 2015. 2025 at 9:30 AM CST | Updated: 15 minutes ago DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Krewe of The "Demon Sea Men" ready to "float" Dothan's KOK Mardi Gras Parade Updated : Feb. 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM CST These nautical scallywags are ready to take to the downtown streets to bring some extra
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |