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.
๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
• ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐: ๐๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐ข
• ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐: ๐๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด, ๐๐๐
“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.