Mardi Gras in Mobile Continues...

Mobile Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Complete parade line‑up through Fat Tuesday in Mobile, starting January 30 through February 17, 2026, including major parades like Order of Athena, King Felix III, Joe Cain Day, and Order of Myths.

Dates and times for each krewe and route provided (e.g. Order of Athena at 10:30 AM, Feb 17; Joe Cain Procession at 2:30 PM, Feb 15).

Mobile Carnival Museum

Museum celebrating over 300 years of Mardi Gras history with floats, costumes, interactive exhibits, and art exhibits such as Colleen Comer’s “Bon Temps” collection.

Open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 AM–4 PM; general admission $8, children/students $3, discounts $6. Located at 355 Government St.

Club Crescent at Crescent Theater

A private Mardi Gras lounge offering a comfortable, temperature‑controlled space with seating, clean restrooms, charging stations, bar, and snacks during the celebrations.

Held Jan 31, 2026 at Crescent Theater, 208 Dauphin St. Exclusive passes for respite amid the parades.

UAB Mobile Mardi Gras at the Museum

An alumni‑hosted Mardi Gras event featuring balcony views of the parade from the Mobile Carnival Museum, with food and drinks included.

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026, 5 PM–8 PM; tickets $25 advance (limit 4), $30 walk‑up cash if available.

Joe Cain Day & Procession

Mobile’s unique Joe Cain Day celebration on Sunday before Fat Tuesday, featuring the Merry Widows’ graveyard procession and the “People’s Parade” led by Joe Cain Procession.

Sunday, February 15, 2026; widows begin around 11:20 AM; Joe Cain Procession at ~2:30 PM along Route A.

Complaint Handling 1 Day Workshop

📅 When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

📍 Where: Mobile, AL (venue details available via organizers)

ℹ️ What: A one‑day professional development workshop focused on handling customer complaints effectively.

Social Media at Work 1 Day Workshop

📅 When: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM

📍 Where: Mobile, AL (venue details available via organizers)

ℹ️ What: A one‑day workshop exploring effective social media use in the workplace.

Budweiser Clydesdales at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

📅 When: Thursday, February 12 – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (select appearances daily)

📍 Where: USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: See the famous Budweiser Clydesdales on display in a historic park setting.

Hal Williams Invitational Golf Tournament

📅 When: Monday, February 16 – Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Where: Robert Trent Jones Magnolia Grove Golf Course, 7001 Magnolia Grove Parkway, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: A 54‑hole college golf tournament open to the public, season‑opener for many teams.

Celebrating a Century of Black History at Mobile Museum of Art

📅 When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

📍 Where: Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: Free museum day celebrating Black History Month with performances, local vendors, interactive activities, and free admission.

Mobile launches $50 million economic development loan program

📍 Location: Mobile, AL

City of Mobile launched the Senator Richard Shelby Downtown Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund offering low‑interest loans (minimum $1 million) to support commercial development, hotels, workforce initiatives, and more.

Mobile Airport Authority receives $3 million for tarmac improvements

📍 Location: Mobile International Airport (BFM), Mobile, AL

Mobile Airport Authority secured $3 million in federal funding for airport tarmac enhancements.

Airport terminal project tracking $19 million under budget

📍 Location: Mobile International Airport (BFM), Mobile, AL

Construction of the new downtown terminal at Mobile International Airport is under budget by $19 million and on schedule for completion by August 2026.

Continental Aerospace proposes land expansion near airport

📍 Location: Land near Mobile Airport Authority property, Mobile, AL

Continental Aerospace Technologies expressed interest in acquiring 20–40 acres of Airport Authority land for warehouse and R&D expansion near its existing facility.

Former Winn‑Dixie anchor space remains vacant in Hillcrest Marketplace

📍 Location: Hillcrest Marketplace Shopping Center, Mobile, AL

The former Grelot Road Winn‑Dixie anchor space remains unleased a year after closing, while smaller spaces are being filled.

Mobile City Council moves forward with Riverfront Park Phase III enhancements

The City Council is set to approve a $4 million Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) agreement for Phase III of Mobile’s Riverfront Park project, which includes design and construction of storm drain relocation, waterline adjustments, and an elevated boardwalk to improve resiliency and connectivity along the riverfront.

$3 million federal funding secured for airport tarmac improvements

Senator Katie Britt has helped secure $3 million in FY 2026 federal appropriations for infrastructure enhancements at Mobile International Airport, specifically tarmac improvements to support safe and efficient airfield operations.

City issues bid notice for MAWSS Perch Creek Lift Stations project

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners opened bids for the Perch Creek Lift Stations project—covering demolition and installation of new wastewater lift stations—in a notice published early February; bids are due by 12 PM on March 2, with a pre‑bid conference scheduled for February 18.

Applications open for C251 Citizens Academy 2026 cohort

The City of Mobile announced that applications are now open for the ninth cohort of its C251 Citizens Academy, offering residents a behind‑the‑scenes look at how city government functions.

City announces RFQ for single‑family affordable home development

The City released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting developers to propose and sell single‑family affordable homes, as part of Mobile’s neighborhood development efforts.

Baker Hornets vs Dothan High

🏆 Result: L 56–71

Baker Varsity Boys Basketball fell to Dothan High on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Baker Hornets vs Robertsdale High

🏆 Result: W 79–70

Baker Varsity Boys Basketball defeated Robertsdale High on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

2026 Senior Bowl

🏆 Result: American Team won, shutout in first half, final unclear

College football all‑star game held January 31, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile; American Team led 14‑3 at halftime and scored further in fourth quarter.

McGill High School Girls' Tennis Invitational

McGill High School hosted a girls’ tennis invitational event on February 6–7, 2026 in Mobile.

AEX National Combine Southeast Region

High school football prospects combine scheduled for March 7, 2026 at Mobile Christian School in Mobile.