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History of Mardi Gras on Dauphin Island. Mardi Gras events on Dauphin Island have a long history dating back to the arrival of French explorers Iberville and Bienville in 1699. These explorers brought the French tradition of Mardi Gras with them. The region south of New Orleans was named “Pointe du Mardi Gras” by explorer Jean Baptiste Le Town of Dauphin Island 1011 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, Alabama, 36528 (251) 861-5525 Plan Ahead: While Mardi Gras on Dauphin Island is less crowded than in Mobile, it’s still a popular time to visit. Be sure to book your accommodations early to secure the best options. Check the Schedule: Mardi Gras events on Dauphin Island typically begin in late January or early February and culminate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday). Be DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. - The first Mardi Gras parade of the season kicked off on Dauphin Island earlier today.Thousands lined the streets on the island for the Krewe de la Dauphine parade. This year KDLD officially kicks of the Mardi Gras season with being the first parade each year, passing through Dauphin Island. There will be ten floats riding in the parade this year, with one being the The second Mardi Gras parade of the season kicks off Saturday, Feb. 8, with the Dauphin Island People’s Parade, which rolls at 1 p.m. Dauphin Island kicks off Mobile’s original Mardi Gras with four parades on the island. Krewe de la Dauphine – January 13, 2024, starting at 1 p.m. People’s Parade – January 20, 2024, starting at 1 p.m. Krewe of Salty Paws – January 27, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Massacre Island Secret Society – January 28, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. MOBILE, Ala. - Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier stops by Studio 10 with the details on the upcoming Mardi Gras fun.Krewe de la Dauphine, Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday January 13 starts at 1:00pm DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — The good times are ready to roll as the first parade of the season begins Saturday at 1 p.m. on Dauphin Island.On Friday, Krewe De La Dauphine was preparing for the big day. Mardi Gras. The first Mardi Gras in North America was held in Mobile in 1703! Come be a part of a 320-year-old tradition and experience the birthplace of Mardi Gras! 2025 parades in Mobile County: The Town of Dauphin Island kicks off Mobile County’s parade season with Krewe de la Dauphine rolling at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. 2025 Mardi Gras season kicks off in Dauphin Island with the Krewe de la Dauphine parade by: Kathryn Bruch. Posted: Jan 31, 2025 / 12:16 PM CST. Updated: Feb 3, 2025 / 11:59 AM CST. In 2024, the region’s first major parade, the Krewe de la Dauphine, rolled on Dauphin Island on Jan. 13. Tuesday, March 4: Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m., Perdido Beach Boulevard in Mardi Gras 2022 planning is underway and we expect to host three parades throughout the season. The Krewe de la Dauphine parade will kick off the season on January 29th, followed by the People's Parade of February 5th and Krewe of Salty Paws on February 12th. Across from a public park decorated with Mardi Gras trees, a steady procession of cars arrive on Dauphin Island prior to the 2025 Krewe de la Dauphine parade. Lawrence Specker | LSpecker@AL.com 1 p.m. – Krewe de la Dauphine (Dauphin Island) Saturday, February 8. 1 p.m. – Dauphin Island People’s Parade (Dauphin Island) Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) 6:30 p.m. – Conde Cavaliers (Mobile, Route A) Saturday, February 15. 2 p.m. – Bayport Parading Society, Mystic DJ Riders (Mobile, Route A) 2 p.m. – Order of the Rolling If you wish to use it, contact Mobile Mask for permission. This is the earliest, most complete, Mardi Gras parade schedule anywhere. Saturday, February 1 1 p.m. - Krewe de la Dauphine (Dauphin Island) Saturday, February 8 1 p.m. - Dauphin Island People's Parade (Dauphin Island) Friday, February 14 (Valentine's Day) DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — The Dauphin Island People’s Parade rolled on Saturday afternoon. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade 2025 14 hours ago. State Leaders Talk DOGE 2 days ago The full Dauphin Island Mardi Gras parade schedule covers the entire month, from February 2nd and continuing to March 5th, Fat Tuesday. You can visit it here. Dates and times may change. Festival Events on Dauphin Island. Many of the Mardi Gras parades are in Fairhope, Mobile, Daphne, and other surrounding communities. DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — The good times are ready to roll as the first parade of the season begins Saturday at 1 p.m. on Dauphin Island.On Friday, Krewe De La Dauphine was preparing for the big day. Mardi Gras is in full swing in the Mobile area. For the Fat Tuesday celebration, Dauphin Island becomes home to the Massacre Island Secret Society. The Mardi Gras Krewe got its name from a story involving Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and his younger brother, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.
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