At Monday's City Council meeting, the City of Gulf Shores announced the winners of the inaugural Mardi Gras Parade Float Competition, a new tradition introduced this year to further elevate community participation and showcase the creativity that makes Mardi Gras in Gulf Shores such a beloved celebration.
Members of the City’s Beautification Board served as judges for the competition, stationed along the parade route to evaluate each entry’s craftsmanship, theme execution, and overall Mardi Gras spirit. Two awards were presented—Best Overall Entry and Most Spirited Entry—with prizes generously supported by Community Bank, a valued partner in this year’s event.
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝘚𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘢
• 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝘖𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘓𝘓𝘊
“We are grateful for the enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication shown by all participants this year,” said Grant Brown, Director of Recreation & Cultural Affairs. “The Gulf Shores community continues to make Mardi Gras a vibrant, joyful celebration for residents and visitors alike. This new float competition added an exciting layer of fun, and we look forward to watching it grow in the years ahead.”
The City extends its appreciation to every parade participant, volunteer, and spectator who helped make the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade one of the most spirited celebrations yet.
For more information about the Mardi Gras Parade, future participation opportunities, or sponsorship inquiries, please contact the Special Events team at 251-968-1171.