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Our 2025 Mardi Gras Parade will take place on Tuesday,March 4, at 10 a.m. The history of the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade dates back to 1978 when a group of locals decided Gulf Shores needed a parade. Those locals formed the Pleasure Island Players and thus Mardi Gras began in Gulf Shores. The City of Gulf Shores will host its 46th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the intersection of Highway 59 and East Beach Boulevard (Highway 182) and will travel along East Beach Boulevard to the Gulf State Park Pier Road. Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade. Originated in 1978 by the local Pleasure Island Players, the City of Gulf Shores takes the lead these days in organizing its Mardi Gras parade on Fat Tuesday. Featuring the Mystic Order of Shiners, the oldest Mardi Gras parading order in Baldwin County, the parade has continued to grow each year. As the Gulf Coast gears up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, the communities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley are finalizing preparations for parades and festivities spanning multiple days. Featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and family-friendly events, the region's celebrations have started and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, drawing locals and visitors alike into the streets Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Baldwin County. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Baldwin County roll well ahead of the holiday. The City of Gulf Shores would like to make all residents and visitors aware of the following traffic flow modifications related to the Mardi Gras Parade: • 6 a.m. West Gulf Place beach access and parking lot will be closed. Parking will only be available for parade participants and float setup. Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade. Photo Credit: G Allen Penton. The Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade is the biggest parade in the area, drawing crowds from near and far. Scheduled for Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Mardi Gras parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on West 19th Street. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Mardi Gras 2025 is set to bring vibrant parades, lively events, and a wave of festive spirit to the Gulf Coast, with celebrations spanning Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, Fort Morgan, and more. From the dazzling evening floats of the Mystics of Pleasure to the unique boat parade at LuLu's in Gulf Shores, locals and visitors alike can look forward to a packed 46th Annual Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade: The City of Gulf Shores will host its 46th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the intersection of Highway 59 and East Beach Boulevard (Highway 182) and will travel along East Beach Boulevard to the Gulf State Park Pier Road. A parade route map can be This history of the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade dates back to 1978 when a group of locals decided Gulf Shores needed a parade. Those locals formed the Pleasure Island Players and thus Mardi Gras began in Gulf Shores. Laissez les bons temps rouler - Let the good times roll! More than 50 units take part in the annual City of Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade. Participating groups include Orange Beach High School band and cheerleaders, Gulf Shores High School band, Bon Temps Cabrix, Treasures of the Isle, Sirens of the Sea, Order of Disorder, Order of Aurora, Maidens in Pink Stilettos and Mystics of Pleasure Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – As the Gulf Coast gears up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, the communities of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley are finalizing preparations for parades and festivities spanning multiple days. The Pirates of the Lost Treasure Mardi Gras Flotilla will float on February 15th. The 2024 Mardi Gras Parade Grand Marshal was Lucy Buffet! Date - Tuesday, March 1, 2025. Gulf Shores Parade Route . Starts at the intersection of Highway 59 and East Beach Boulevard (The Hangout/ Gulf Place Beach) and will travel along East Beach Boulevard to the Gulf State Park Pier Road. Gulf Shores 1st Mardi Gras Parade was in 1978. 7-10 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast: PBUMC Audi, Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – Gulf Shores Parade, Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – Order of Athena, Mobile 11 a.m. – The Joe Krown Band, Lulu’s, Gulf Shores 11 a.m. – Music on two stages all day, Flora-Bama, Perdido Key Noon. – Phil J Duo, Big Beach Brewery, Gulf Shores Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Northwest Florida. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Northwest Florida roll well ahead of the holiday. Here BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Multiple cities in Baldwin County will have Mardi Gras parades during the 2025 carnival season. The Mobile Mask has compiled a list of parade routes for those 10 a.m. – Gulf Shores Parade (Gulf Shores) 10:30 a.m. – Order of Athena (Mobile, Route A) 12:30 p.m. – Knights of Revelry, King Felix III, Comic Cowboys (Mobile, Route A) Ocean Springs Carnival Association Night Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Saturday, March 1. BILOXI: Second Liners Mardi Gras Club, noon, starts at the Frank Gruich Center on Howard Avenue. 2025 Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Parade Route (WLOX) BILOXI: Krewe of Neptune Night Parade, 5:30 p.m. Krewe of Neptune Night Parade 2025 (WLOX) Mardi Gras 2025: Let The Good Times Roll in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Eva Faircloth - February 03, 2025. Mardi Gras on the Alabama Gulf Coast is a celebration like no other—where moon pies fly, beads sparkle in the sun, and the good times roll all the way to the shore.
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