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LuLu’s in Gulf Shores celebrates its birthday and Fat Tuesday with one big anniversary and Mardi Gras party on March 4. Guests will enjoy free birthday cake, live music, a costume contest, and a boat parade. It’s a great event for adults and children alike to celebrate the Mardi Gras season. 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. Mardi Gras 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 schedule of activities. Whether you 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. BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Baldwin County. Fat Tuesday 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. 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. 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 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. Hard to believe it’s been so long since LuLu’s first opened its doors in Gulf Shores on a Fat Tuesday in 1999, firmly establishing itself as a destination for tourists and locals craving great food, live music, and family fun. The fun continues this Fat Tuesday, February 13th, starting at 10am and continuing past 4pm when the boat parade arrives to toss their varied assortment of beads One of the cool things about celebrating Mardi Gras in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is you can enjoy multiple kid-friendly parades, including street parades and even LuLu’s boat parade! There are Mardi Gras street parades held in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Like most things right now, times and events are subject to change. Check the The Marshals Parade in Orange Beach. March 1 @ 6 p.m. Mystics of Pleasure Parade in Orange Beach. March 2 @ 1 p.m. Fort Morgan Parading Society in Fort Morgan. March 2 @ 2-8 p.m. Parade and Party at OWA. March 3 @ 4-8 p.m. Moonpies on Main at The Wharf. March 4 @ 10 a.m. Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 @ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. LuLu’s Boat 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. Join the Best Mardi Gras Party on the Gulf Coast at LuLu’s Gulf Shores for our 26th birthday on Mardi Gras Day! Lots of fun planned, starting at 10 am, birthday cake, boat parade, and more! In true LuLu’s fashion, there will be Mardi Gras-themed Live Music by the Joe Krown Trio +1 featuring Papa Mali beginning at 11am to get the party started! 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 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 Mardi Gras brings lots of amazing events and parades to our shores, but there’s more than just catching beads. Many local restaurants and bars celebrate by offering an array of unique and delicious food and drinks. The Pirates of Lost Treasure are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a grand Mardi Gras Flotilla. The event will take place on February 15, 2025, along the beautiful water of Perdido Key, Florida. • 10 a.m. Mardi Gras Parade begins. • 11:30 a.m. All normal Traffic Conditions should resume. History: 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 parades will be aplenty, including several in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, as well as nearby Foley, Fairhope, and Daphne. In fact, there's even an annual Mardi Gras boat parade! If you are new to the experience, we have a few tips to help you enjoy the season to the fullest.
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