Did you know that America's first Mardi Gras celebration took place in Mobile in 1703? That's just one of many things that make Mardi Gras in Mobile and Baldwin County so special each year. With a packed schedule of parades, parties, performances, and events from January 30 to February 17, 2026, there's simply nothing that compares to Mardi Gras. Our expert real estate advisors have the details on Mardi Gras parades and events to look forward to around Mobile for 2026.

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Conde Cavaliers Parade – Mobile, AL

Address: Parade Route A, Downtown Mobile, AL

There are tons of great Mardi Gras parades near Mobile and Baldwin County homes for sale, including the Conde Cavaliers Parade, which is the first to roll every year. Their Conde Cavalier Express is their signature, permanent float, and it's one of many reasons that you need to see Mardi Gras in Mobile for yourself. The parade rolls on January 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., and you can find full details for each parade route on the Mobile Mardi Gras website.

Saturday Parades – Mobile, AL

Address: Parade Routes A, G, H, Downtown Mobile, AL

If you want to experience most of Mobile Mardi Gras on one day, then Saturday Parades are the ideal option. Outside of Fat Tuesday, Saturdays are when the most parades roll, including four parades on January 31, 2026, six parades on February 7, 2026, and six more parades on February 14, 2026. Highlights include the Mobile Mystics Parade, Maids of Mirth Parade, Mystic DJ Riders Parade, Conde Explorers Parade, Mobile Mystical Ladies Parade, and so many more.

Joe Cain Day – Mobile, AL

Address: Downtown Mobile, AL (Bienville Square area)

One of the most beloved traditions of Mobile Mardi Gras, Joe Cain Day honors the local folk hero who helped revive the celebration after the Civil War. Held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, this family-friendly event features lively parades, walking groups, and classic Mobile fun that feels more local and relaxed than the larger parade days. Crowds gather around downtown, especially near Bienville Square, to enjoy a day that blends history, satire, and true hometown spirit. If you want to experience Mardi Gras the way locals do, Joe Cain Day is a must.

King Cake-Off – Mobile, AL

Address: 1 S. Water St., Mobile, AL 36602

King Cake is the signature dessert of Mardi Gras, and there's no better place to try it than the King Cake-Off on January 23, 2026, at the Mobile Convention Center. Try King Cakes from all of the best bakeries, restaurants, and grocery shops, then cast your vote to crown the best on the Gulf Coast. This event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, so you'll be dining for a good cause, as well.

Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) – Mobile, AL

Address: Parade Routes A, B, C, Downtown Mobile, AL

The final day of Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, falls on February 17, 2026, this year, and it's a day filled with festivities throughout downtown Mobile. The highlights of the day are the final six parades of the year, which roll from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. across multiple parade routes in downtown Mobile. Parades include the Order of Athena, Knights of Revelry, Comic Cowboys, Order of Myths, and more.

Daphne and Fairhope Mardi Gras Parades - Daphne and Fairhope, AL

Address: Downtown Daphne and Fairhope

Eastern Shore locations also participate in the festivities! Don't miss out on these Mardi Gras parades around Fairhope and Daphne homes for sale:

Friday, February 6

• Apollo's Mystic Ladies (Daphne) – 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, February 7

• Mystic Mutts of Revelry (Fairhope) – 3 p.m.
• Knights of Ecor Rouge (Fairhope) – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 13

• Maids of Jubilee (Fairhope) – 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, February 14

• Krewe of Mullet Mates (Fairhope) – 2 p.m.
• The Shadow Barons (Daphne) – 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, February 15 (Joe Cain Day)

• Loyal Order of the Fire Truck (Daphne) – 2:29 p.m.

Monday, February 16 (Lundi Gras)

• Order of Mystic Magnolias (Fairhope) – 6:45 p.m.

See the full schedule of all parades here. You won't want to miss them!

Celebrate Mardi Gras from Your Own Home in Mobile This Winter

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