Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree

Be part of an unforgettable kickoff to the Mardi Gras season!

UPDATE: Due to unfavorable weather conditions, this event has been moved to January 16, 2025.

Bring your family and friends to watch the spectacular Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 16. Experience the fun, music, and magic that marks the beginning of this festive season! Check out the order of events below:

• The Excelsior Band kicks off the event at 6 p.m.
• Mayor Stimpson will light the tree at 6:30 p.m.
• The Jukebox Brass Band will perform at 6:30 p.m.
• The Blow House Brass Band will perform at 7:20 p.m.

Plus, there will be food trucks! You won't want to forget this Carnival celebration in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras.

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For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or contact us at 251-208-1550. This is a rain-or-shine event. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.