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. 2 p.m. — Orange Beach Parade; Loxley Saturday, March 1. 6:30 p.m. — Knights of Cote d’Azur; This is the current parade schedule for Mardi Gras 2025. We will update this schedule should 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 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. 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 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. 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. 1 p.m. – Krewe of Wrecks Parade, Pensacola Beach 2 p.m. – Krewe of the Royal Riff-Raff, Josephine 2 p.m. – Bear Point Golf Cart Parade; Orange Beach 2 – 6 p.m. – OWA Mardi Gras Parade & Party, Foley 2 p.m. – King Elexis I Motorcade, Mobile 2:29 p.m. – Loyal Order of the Fire Truck, Daphne 5 p.m. – Le Krewe de Bienville, 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 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. Orange Beach only has a few parades, but neighboring towns have Mardi Gras parades as well, so we’ll include them below. So grab your beads and your party hat, and get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in style! If you are visiting Orange Beach for Mardi Gras, there are plenty of great spots to eat and things to do. CITY OF ORANGE BEACH MARDI GRAS PARADE 2025 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. Lineup information will be sent to participants in February 2025. Line up will be at the Gulf State Park pavilion parking lot as in 2024. The route will begin east of Phoenix 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 The Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade is one of the most anticipated events in Orange Beach, AL each year, featuring fun floats, fun costumes, and a lively atmosphere. The parade showcases the cultural heritage of the area, with participants from local businesses, organizations, and schools joining together to celebrate Mardi Gras! 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule. Featured, Orange Beach Parade (Orange Beach) 6 p.m. – Order of Myths (Mobile, Route C) 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 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.
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