Celebrate Mardi Gras this year in the place that started it all: Mobile, Alabama. Every year, Mobile and towns throughout the Alabama Gulf Coast celebrate Mardi Gras with majestic parades, colorful floats, and magical masquerade balls. Start the celebrations on Dauphin Island and stay in a Boardwalk Realty vacation rental close to the parade route. Put on your purple, green, and gold clothing and join us for Mardi Gras on Dauphin Island!
Dauphin Island 2026 Mardi Gras Events
Krewe de la Dauphine
When: January 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm
Where: Bienville Boulevard. Starts at Dauphin Island Sea Lab and ends at Dauphin Island Elementary School.
Kick off the Mardi Gras season on Dauphin Island and watch the parade put on by the Krewe de la Dauphine. Find a spot along Bienville Boulevard and watch 60 festive floats, dance troops, and musicians roll down the streets during this festive celebration. This year’s theme is KDLD Takes the Win, and floats will express competitive sports, games, and hobbies.
Dauphin Island People’s Parade
When: January 24, 2026, at 1:00pm
Location: Bienville Boulevard. Starts at Dauphin Island campground and ends at the Holiday Isle condos.
The Dauphin Island People’s Parade is the largest parade on the island, featuring festive floats, boats, trucks, and horses. Watch from the sidelines or submit an application and be part of the parade.
Salty Paws Pet Parade
When: January 31, 2026, at 10:00 am
Location: Starts at the water tower, north on LeMoyne, right on Chaumont, right on Key, right on Bienville, and ends back at the water tower.
The Salty Paws Pet Parade is the most adorable Mardi Gras parade on Dauphin Island. Watch costumed pets and their owners walk down the streets while supporting the Animal Rescue Foundation. Stick around after the parade to see which pup wins prizes.
Massacre Island Secret Society
When: February 1, 2026, at 6:30 pm
Location: Starts at the Shell Mounds, travels Cadillac Ave to Naravez, then along Levert and DeSoto streets before making the final turn onto LaVente street to end at Dority’s.
The Massacre Island Secret Society hosts the only nighttime parade on Dauphin Island. Witness a flame-lit Street Tableau through the old village district while learning about the island’s fascinating past.
Dauphin Island Parade Information and Tips
- Do not reserve a parking space before sunrise on the day of the event.
- Do not mark off your turf with rope or tape boundaries.
- At least one member of your party must stay with your claimed space.
- Clean up your site immediately after the parade.
Mobile Mardi Gras Events
Dauphin Island is just one stop during Mobile’s Mardi Gras celebration. Find even more events during carnival season in Mobile, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. From exquisite balls to family-friendly parades, there is something for everyone.
Check out the 2026 schedule and don’t miss out on popular events like Joe Cain Day or the Order of Inca parade!
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Dauphin Island, Alabama
Book your getaway with Boardwalk Realty and join us for Alabama’s Mardi Gras season on Dauphin Island. Stay close to the parade routes with our Dauphin Island vacation rentals and enjoy the perfect home away from home during the celebration!
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