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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. — Mardi Gras Parade & Party at OWA; Orange Beach Saturday, March 1. 6 p.m. — Mystics of Pleasure; Tuesday, March 4 (Fat Tuesday) 2 p.m. — Orange Beach Parade; Loxley 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 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. 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. Mardi Gras. Orange Beach is home to some of the greatest, most family-friendly Mardi Gras parades around. Festival of Art. For more than 40 years, the Festival of Art has been our island's first rite of spring. It is a celebration of visual, performing, musical and culinary arts. 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 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. 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. In fact, we have an entire 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!
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