BY SARAH STEPHENS, OWNER/EDITOR
It’s almost Mardi Gras time, and three communities in our area offer fun events coming in February to celebrate the season.
FEB. 8 – Prattville Mardi Gras Parade and Events
Hosted by the City of Prattville, festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a car show in Pratt Park, followed by a load of vendors and food opportunities. Public · Hosted by City of Prattville, Alabama Government.
The area community is cordially invited to come out for a day of family fun as the good times roll through Prattville.
Come out for family fun as the good times roll in Prattville on Saturday, February 8, beginning at 8 a.m. at Pratt Park with a Car Show. Beginning at 11 a.m. the good times begin with food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, inflatables and many more activities.
PARADE
The Mardi Gras Parade will begin at 2 p.m. from the Autauga County Courthouse. The floats will proceed on Main Street through the historic downtown, turning right on Northington then making a left on Doster Road. It will end at Stanley Jensen Stadium.
Prepare to catch a load of beads, Moonpies, trinkets and other items all along the route.
There is a $25 entry fee for floats (non-refundable) and registration deadline is Jan. 24. To enter, or for more information about vendor opportunities, call (334) 595-0854.
You can also visit http://www.prattvilleal.gov/special-events/mardi-gras-parade.html.
Feb. 15 – Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
The Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival and Parade, hosted by the Millbrook Revelers, begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 15th at the Village Green with live entertainment and vendors, followed by a parade at noon.
The Millbrook Revelers are proud to announce King Joe Rittner and Queen Ona Jean Abbott to reign for this year’s events.
There is a special emphasis on fun things for kids to do including walking on water in a bubble, a bungee jump, pony rides, sliding chutes, and other activities.
This event is put together by The Millbrook Revelers, a group of citizens who just like to bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to Millbrook.
Don’t worry, this isn’t New Orleans and the Revelers assure you the festival and parade are totally family-oriented. So, bring the family and be prepared to catch beads, moon pies stuffed animals, etc.
GREAT FOOD
Traditional Cajun foods, barbeque, funnel cakes, Philly Cheese Steaks, Polish Sausages, hamburgers, shrimp, chicken, buffalo strips, pork skins, kettle corn, popcorn, and much more.
PARADE AT NOON
The parade begins on the south end of Main Street at Southgate Shopping Plaza (across from The Smokehouse Barbecue LLC) and ends at the Millbrook Shopping Center (Climate Control Storage) parking lot.
If you or your business would like to put an entry in the parade, it is not too late.
You can go to their web site at www.millbrookrevelers.org and download an entry form as well as order beads to throw.
If you need more information, you can call Keith Yarbrough at 334.318.0039 or email…. keithyarbrough1307@aol.com
FEB. 22 – Wetumpka Mardi Gras Celebration, Events
The 2020 Order of Cimarrón Mardi Gras Festival will take place Feb. 22 beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting through 4 p.m..
Historic Downtown Wetumpka is the place to be. Vendors will begin selling their wares at 9 a.m., with the Parade at 1 p.m. This is a rain or shine event!
The Wetumpka Mardi Gras Festival will open at 9:00 am and the parade will roll at 1:00 pm. Parade will utilize the extended Christmas on the Coosa route. Parade will assemble at First Baptist Church, 205 W Bridge St. Parade will follow W Bridge Street across Bibb Graves Bridge and take a left on E Bridge Street. Then turn south or right onto Hill Street, right onto E Commerce and go in front of the Elmore County Courthouse. Then turn left or south onto S Main Street and end at the Wind Creek Casino employee parking lot. Download our Parade Route Map.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Vendors & Festival
The Wetumpka Mardi Gras Festival features over 40 vendors, 20 of them being food type vendors, there will be something for everyone. Foods include chicken on a stick, alligator, gumbo, smoked turkey legs, red beans and rice and much more. There will be fun rides for children of all ages. Pony rides, water walker, a climbing wall and the zip ride. In addition, we will have a DJ onsite all day! If you would like to be a vendor, download our Vendor Application Form from the website listed below.
Parade
The Order of Cimarrón annual Mardi Gras parade will roll at 1:00 pm. Parade will assemble at First Baptist Church, 205 W Bridge St. Parade will follow W Bridge Street across Bibb Graves Bridge and take a left on E Bridge Street. Then turn south or right onto Hill Street, right onto E Commerce and go in front of the Elmore County Courthouse. Then turn left or south onto S Main Street and end at the Wind Creek Casino employee parking lot. There is no entry fee for the parade. If you would like to be in our parade download our Parade Entry Form on the website.
Visit WetumpkaMardiGras.com for more information
