Closures & Mardi Gras Parade Info for Orange Beach & Gulf Shores

OBA Staff • February 9, 2024

The Cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores will have altered schedules for Mardi Gras

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in style! Whether you're heading to Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, both cities have announcements regarding closures and parade information to ensure a smooth and festive experience. Below are the details to help you plan your Mardi Gras celebration here on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

City offices closed on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13

On Fat Tuesday, February 13, 2024, all non-essential City of Orange Beach offices will be closed for the Mardi Gras holiday. Garbage routes will not be affected and will run as usual.

City offices will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, February 14.

The Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. on Fat Tuesday on Perdido Beach Boulevard, beginning at the traffic signal at Wolf Bay Restaurant, heading east and ending at the intersection of Highway 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard.

Due to the parade, Perdido Beach Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic from as early as 1 p.m. to as late as 4 p.m. along the parade route. Exact lane closure times will vary leading up to the 2 p.m. start.

Where the median begins on Perdido Beach Boulevard, the parade will move to the eastbound lanes (southside of the beach highway.)

City of Gulf Shores Announces Closures for Mardi Gras

In observance of the Mardi Gras holiday, the City of Gulf Shores will have the following facility closures and changes to regular hours of operations:

Police, fire, and other emergency services will remain open to ensure public safety and health.
Administrative offices for the City of Gulf Shores will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, February 14, at 8 a.m.
The Thomas B. Norton Public Library and the Gulf Shores Museum will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. Regular operation hours for both facilities will resume on Wednesday, February 14.
The City Store will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. Regular operation hours will resume on Wednesday, February 14.
The Bodenhamer Recreation Center will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February
13. The Cultural Center will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. Regular operation hours for the Cultural Center will resume on Wednesday, February 14.
The George C. Meyer Tennis Center will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. Courts will be open and available for public use. Regular operation hours will resume on Wednesday, February 14.
The pickleball courts located at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex will remain open and available for public use.
Republic Services Garbage and Recycling Service will run as scheduled.
Yard debris/bulky pickup will not run on Tuesday, February 13. Routes scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, will run on Monday, February 12.

We hope to see you and your family at our Mardi Gras Parade at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13! For more information on the parade, please visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/MardiGras.

< Older Post Newer Post >

Share this article w/ Friends...

Gulf Coast Events Guide: A Week of Fun in the Sun

By Jessica A. Taylor • April 21, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Coast is gearing up for a week of community celebrations and cultural events from April 21-27, featuring activities that range from traditional Japanese art workshops to the region's iconic Interstate Mullet Toss. The calendar includes recognition of local heroes, family entertainment venues, and outdoor adventures across Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Perdido Key.

Gulf Shores Council to Review Park and Sidewalk Projects

By John Mullen • April 21, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The city is planning moves to bring the Laguna Cove project on the south shore of Little Lagoon forward by hiring Goodwyn Mills Cawood to design, arrange permitting and provide construction engineering and inspections on the nature park improvements.

Foley Roadway Collapse Spurs Emergency Action by City Council

By John Mullen • April 21, 2025

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Damage to the West Peachtree Avenue roadway due to the collapse of a drainage is in need of emergency repairs and the Foley City Council will consider spending $600,000 to repair the roadway.

New lot purchase aims to support downtown businesses

Foley Invests in Downtown Parking for Visitors

By Guy Busby • April 20, 2025

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Foley is adding more downtown parking by buying a lot at the corner of Alabama 59 and U.S. 98. Foley City Council approved the purchase of the property near the southwest corner of the busy intersection.

Department of Environmental Protection Northwest Florida Aquatic Preserves

Learn What Help Available for Waterfront Erosion at Perdido Key Event

By OBA Staff • April 20, 2025

Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The Perdido Bay Estuary Program will hold an open house about its new Living Shoreline Assistance Program. The event is open to commercial and residential property owners, neighborhood groups, and community organizations.

Fort Morgan Land Donation Expands Coastal Protection

By David Rainer • April 19, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Conservation efforts on Alabama’s Gulf Coast have taken another major step forward with the protection of additional land on the Fort Morgan Peninsula. Thanks to a donation from the Alabama Coastal Heritage Trust, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will permanently preserve 13 ecologically sensitive lots, safeguarding critical habitats from future development.

Gulf Shores Celebrates Bike Month with National Recognition

By OBA Staff • April 19, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Gulf Shores has been awarded the Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists. This honor places Gulf Shores among a select group of U.S. cities committed to cycling. The award highlights Gulf Shores’ efforts to create a safer, more connected place for cyclists of all ages and abilities. It also recognizes the city's major investments in bike trails and active transportation infrastructure.

Everything You Need to Know for Mullet Toss Weekend

By OBA Staff • April 18, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The 2025 Interstate Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama is only a week away, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest. Whether you're a seasoned tosser or a first-time visitor, this legendary beach party promises a weekend full of sun, sand, music, and, of course, flying fish. But before you pack your bags and head down to the Flora-Bama line, there are a few important things to know to help you make the most of your Mullet Toss weekend.

Orange Beach Adopts New Business Restrictions for Beaches and Waterways

By OBA Staff • April 18, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In a move to preserve its natural beauty and maintain public safety, the City of Orange Beach has adopted new regulations restricting business activities on beaches, shorelines, and waterways. The ordinance, passed on April 15, 2025, amends the city’s Business License Code to prohibit most forms of commercial activity in these sensitive areas.

Gulf Islands National Seashore - Rosamond Johnson Beach on Perdido Key

Free Entry to Gulf Islands Seashore This Saturday

By OBA Staff • April 18, 2025

Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The United States National Park System is a vast collection of protected lands and seas. While the National Park Service (NPS) oversees a network of over 433 distinct parks, including battlefields, monuments, seashores, and preserves. There are 63 National Parks in the United States. The first National Park in the United States — and the world — was Yellowstone National Park, established on March 1, 1872.