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Posted on: February 24, 2026

[ARCHIVED] Community Spirit Shines at 47th Annual Mardi Gras Parade

MARDI GRAS

Thank You for Making Our 47th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration a Success! 🎭

We hope everyone had an amazing time at our 47th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday! Crowds of excited parade-goers lined the streets early and stayed until the very last float rolled by, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of community and celebration.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our city departments for their hard work and dedication in making this event possible. Your efforts ensured everything ran smoothly and safely for all.

We also want to recognize and thank the incredible organizations and groups that brought the parade to life. This year, 52 organizations participated, showcasing creativity, energy, and Mardi Gras spirit:

  • IWTC Corry Station Performing Arts Company
  • US Navy Color Guard & Marching Band
  • Miss Alabama 2025, Emma Terry
  • Gulf Shores Library & Museum
  • Mystic Order of Shiners
  • Point Broadband
  • Stop or I'll Shoot Photography
  • Amberjack E-Bike Rentals
  • John and Ginger Fitzgerald (Rep. Shrimp Fest Pageant)
  • The Mobile MASK
  • Next Home Coast & Country Real Estate
  • Gulf Shores High School Golf Team
  • Southern Vacation Rentals
  • Krewe De Chamber (Coastal Alabama Business Chamber)
  • GSHS Softball Team
  • Beach Getaways
  • Gulf State Park
  • Too Hot Mamas
  • GSHS Homecoming Queen
  • Service Choice 1, LLC
  • Gulf Shores Rec Competition Cheer
  • OWA Parks & Resort
  • Shrimp Basket
  • Parlor Doughnuts
  • Order of the Bon Temps Revelers, LLC
  • Sirens of the Sea
  • The Yard Milkshake Bar & Cow Print Custom Printing
  • Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department
  • The Blu Kollar Krewe
  • Premier Hormone Health & Wellness
  • Sunny 105.7
  • Gulf Coast Securities
  • Gulf Coast Pool Guys
  • Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
  • Island Dance Company
  • Harlan Knight (Stephanie Knight with Avast Realty)
  • Coastline Property Management
  • Alpha Construction
  • Gulf Shores International Airport
  • GSHS NJROTC
  • GSHS Marching Band
  • GSCS Cheerleading Program
  • GSHS Baseball Team
  • GSHS Football Team
  • GSHS Robotics Club
  • GSHS Wrestling Team
  • Beautification Board
  • Community Bank
  • C-Shelz Photography

All photos from this year’s parade are now available on our website:
πŸ‘‰ www.gulfshoresal.gov/mardigras

Want to be part of the fun next year? Contact our Special Events team at 251.968.1171 to learn how you can get involved in future Mardi Gras parades.

Thank you again to everyone who participated and attended—you made this year’s celebration one for the history books!

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