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. 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. 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. The 45th Annual Mardi Gras 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. 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: 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. Gulf Shores High School Gulf Shores High School; Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade. Tuesday, Mar 04, 2025. From: 2:00 PM Mardi Gras Parade begins. 11:30 a.m. All normal Traffic Conditions should resume. Parking for the Parade. The City of Gulf Shores has plenty of parking options near East Beach Boulevard, where the Mardi Gras Parade will take place. We invite our residents and guest to park in one of the following public parking locations: West 2nd Street; West 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 Lulu’s 25th Anniversary Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Boat Party & Boat Parade . When: February 13th. Where: LuLu’s in Gulf Shores. Time: Begins at 10am, birthday cake served at noon, live music from the Tip Tops from 11am-3pm, boat parade arrives at 4pm. Float Your Boat 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 Fat Tuesday, March 4th! 10am-4pm 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 10am, Birthday Cake, Boat Parade, and More!
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