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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 ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY: During the Mardi Gras parades, the City of Orange Beach closes Highway 182 (Perdido Beach Boulevard) within the city limits of Orange Beach, Alabama to vehicular traffic on Saturday from as early as 4:00 P.M. until as late as 7:30 P.M. and again on Tuesday from as early as 1:00 P.M. until as late as 4:00 P.M. Typically Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade. The Orange Beach parade began years ago when several groups wanted a chance to parade along the beach. Now, it is organized each year by the City of Orange Beach. Join the 30,000 enthusiastic spectators lining Perdido Beach Boulevard for the annual event on March 4. During the Mardi Gras parades, the City of Orange Beach closes Highway 182 (Perdido Beach Boulevard) within the city limits of Orange Beach, Alabama to vehicular traffic on Tuesday from as early as 1:00 P.M. until as late as 4:00 P.M. For further information, call City Hall at 251-981-6979. The city will hold its 2024 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, February 13th on Perdido Beach Boulevard, beginning at the traffic signal near Wolf Bay Restaurant. The parade will end at the intersection of Highway 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard near the Publix shopping center. Please note where the medians begin, near the Romar Beach Access, the floats will stay in the Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade. Date - Saturday, March 1, 2025. 5:30 pm - The Marshals Parade. 6 pm - Mystics of Pleasure Parade. Date - March 4, 2025. 2 pm - City of Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade. 2026 Parade Date - February 17, 2026. Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade Route Annual Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parades: Orange Beach is preparing for its 2025 Mardi Gras celebrations, featuring parades on Saturday, Monday and Fat Tuesday. The Annual Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade that has been going on for more than 30 years. On Saturday, March 1, the festivities begin with two evening parades. MARDI GRAS PARADE 2025 APPLICATION The City of Orange Beach is pleased to present the 2025 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade to be held Tuesday, March 4 at 2:00 pm. Deadline for Entry: Must be received by Friday, February 21 at 5 pm -City Hall $50 first entry . . . $25 each additional entry (Please complete one application for each entry) 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 Orange Beach Parade started as a loose confederation of large and small groups that wanted to parade by the beach. The city of Orange Beach stepped in and took over the parade's planning. It's still open to participation by just about anybody, even groups outside of Orange Beach. 2 p.m. – MAMGA Mammoth Parade, Mobile 2 p.m. – Orange Beach Parade, Orange Beach 3:05 p.m. – LuLu’s Boat Parade, Wharf to LuLu’s, Pleasure Isle 5 p.m. – Priscus Celebration, Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola 6 p.m. – Order of Myths, Mobile 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 LuLu’s Mardi Gras Celebration and Boat Parade — 11 a.m. live music, noon birthday cake, prizes for best dressed in gold, green and purple. 4 p.m. boat parade. 2 p.m. — Orange Beach Mardi 2 p.m. – Bear Point Golf Cart Parade; Orange Beach 2 p.m. – Downtown OWA Mardi Gras Parade, Foley 2 p.m. – King Elexis I Motorcade, Mobile 2:29 p.m. – Loyal Order of the Fire Truck, Daphne 3 p.m. – Sassy Bass Amazin’ Grill Post Parade Party, Fort Morgan. 5 p.m. – Le Krewe de Bienville, Mobile 6 p.m. – OWA Mardi Gras Parade, Foley 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 Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. on Fat Tuesday on Perdido Beach Boulevard, beginning at the traffic signal at Wolf Bay Restaurant, heading east and ending at the intersection of Highway 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Orange Beach with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! MARDI GRAS PARADE 2023 APPLICATION. The City of Orange Beach is pleased to present the 2023 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade to be held Tuesday, February 21 at 2:00 pm. Deadline for Entry: Must be received by Friday, February 10 at 5 pm -City Hall $50 first entry . . . $25 each additional entry (Please complete one application for each entry) Mardi Gras Schedule (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) Feb 4 2023 - 9:00am to Feb 21 2023 - 1:00pm Pirates of the Lost Treasure Old River Flotilla, leave Holiday Harbor Marina at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1: LuLu’s Mardi Gras Party and Orange Beach-Gulf Shores Boat Parade. Boat parade on the Intracoastal Waterway arrives at LuLu’s at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1: Mystics of Time, 5:
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