Life on the Gulf Coast

Mardi Gras on the Alabama Gulf Coast: 2026  Mardi Gras on the Alabama Coast brings festive parades, local traditions, and plenty of beads! While Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, Baldwin County and the Eastern Shore, just 13 miles across the Bay, offer their own celebrations that are amazing for locals and visitors alike. Friday, February 6th, 2026: Apollo's Mystic Ladies 6:45 p.m (Daphne) Saturday, February 7th, 2026: Knights of Ecor Rouge 6:45 p.m (Fairhope) Saturday, February 14th, 2026: Krewe of Mullet Mates 2:00 p.m (Fairhope) Shadow Barons 6:45 p.m (Daphne) Foley Parade 1:00 a.m (Foley) Knights of Cote d'Azur 6:30 p.m (Loxley) Mystics of Pleasure 6:00 p.m (Orange Beach) Sunday, February 15th, 2026: Loyal Order of the Firetruck 2:29 p.m (Daphne) Fort Morgan Parading Society 1:00 p.m (Fort Morgan) Les Bels des Camelias 3:00 p.m (Loxley) Monday February 16th, 2026 LUNDI GRAS: Moon Pies on Main 6:00 p.m (The Wharf, Orange Beach) Order of the Mystic Magnolias 6:45 p.m (Fairhope) Tuesday, February, 17th, 2026 FAT TUESDAY: Gulf Shores Parade: 10:00 a.m Orange Beach Parade: 2:00 p.m **There typically is a Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade in Fairhope, they just haven't announced it yet. Usually on a Saturday from 12-3 p.m. We will update once confirmed.** All events are subject to change, please verify directly with event host. Whether you are a longtime local or visiting for the first time, Baldwin County invites everyone to join the fun and let the good times roll in 2026!