Mardi Gras Parking and Transportation

Downtown Parking

There are nearly 7,000 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. Please note that some on-street parking will be impacted because of parades throughout the Mardi Gras season. Do not park in areas marked with gold and purple Mardi Gras parking signs.

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 Deck on Mobile Arena Site

The parking deck at 200 S. Claiborne St. will be available for Mardi Gras event parking beginning January 30. Brief delays may occur at the garage during parade staging on Claiborne Street. Access will reopen once floats move onto the route, and traffic flow is expected to be similar to previous years. The rates for 24-hour parking will range from $15 to $30, depending on demand, with discounted rates available when you reserve in advance. 

Prepaid parking starts at $15, while drive-up parking starts at $25. For the best price and guaranteed availability, reserve your spot in advance through the ParkWhiz app. You can use the widget below to book parking starting on January 30. 
 

 

Download the ParkWhiz app from the Apple Store.
 

Download the ParkWhiz app from the Google Play store.

 

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 two hours after each parade. Vehicles found violating these restrictions are subject to being towed to ensure the safety and flow of the parade.

MPD's temporary impound lot will be located under the I-10 overpass on Water Street near the intersection of Eslava. 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 February 16 and 17 will NOT be moved after 10 a.m. and will be left at the temporary impound facility 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.