Mardi Gras Parking and Transportation

Downtown Parking

There are nearly 5,000 organic parking spaces throughout downtown owned by Mobile County, the City of Mobile and private operators. The map below shows a comprehensive list of the parking options throughout downtown along with their various parking rates and other information.

In addition to the interactive map below, you may view a printable PDF version. 
Citizens can find pricing information and download the app for Premium Parking here. 
Citizens can find pricing information and download the app for Republic Parking here. 
You can find additional information about on street parking in downtown Mobile by clicking here.  
 

Parking Restrictions and Towing Information 

To maintain safe and accessible parade routes, the City of Mobile restricts on-street parking in areas marked with gold and purple Mardi Gras parking signs. Unless otherwise specified, these restrictions go into effect two hours before, during, and after each parade. Vehicles found violating these restrictions are subject to being towed to ensure the safety and flow of the parade.

This Carnival Season, MPD will use a temporary impound location for towed vehicles at the dead end on S. Royal Street, just south of Monroe Street. The temporary impound facility will close at 10 p.m. on each parade day. When the temporary impound facility closes at 10 p.m., towed vehicles will be moved to the MPD Impound Lot located at 1251B Virginia St, Mobile, AL. Cars towed on March 2 and 3 will NOT be moved after 10a.m. and will be left at the temporary impound facility (S. Royal Street) overnight. The temporary impound yard is fenced, gated and locked with a padlock.

Cash, debit cards, Mastercard, Discover cards and Visa credit cards will be the accepted forms of payment at the temporary impound lot. For information regarding towed vehicles before 10 p.m. on parade days, please call (251) 208-2584. For information about towed vehicles after 10 p.m. and on non-parade days, please call (251) 208-2585.
 

RV Parking for Mardi Gras

RV Parking is allowed ONLY in existing off-street, commercial, compliant parking lots. For commercially available parking, please contact Premium Parking or Republic Parking for details

RV Parking on unapproved or non-compliant property is strictly prohibited. Please reach out to the city of Mobile Planning and Zoning Department regarding the processes and permits required to create a compliant parking area. You may contact the office by calling 251-208-5895 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.