Schedule of Events 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Day of registration for $15 on OWA Island 1:00 – 5:00 pm:  Live DJ music on OWA Island Barkour Arena at the Native Treasures Alcove Krewe de Rescue Pet Adoption Fluffy’s pop-up tent Fill up a treat bag at the Doggy Snack Shack at the Sweet Tooth flowerbed Create pet toys at The WoofShop at the Downtown Fountain Pup Cup Station at Starbucks *One per person, while supplies last* 2:30: Parade kickoff starting on OWA Island Immediately following Parade: Doggy costume contest on the Island Stage While the judges deliberate: Southern K-9 Training Solutions lesson by David Jones Immediately following Contest: Award Ceremony

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Roll into the Exploreum and celebrate the Mardi Gras season with us at our Krewe of Young Explorers Mardi Gras ball. From colorful science experiments, exciting music, dancing, and Mardi Gras throws galore, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss. Located in the heart of Downtown Mobile, the Mardi Gras ball revelers will be in the perfect spot to catch the parade that rolls right by our building! We will have VIP stroller/cart parking in our Courtyard for families that wish to partake in the Mardi Gras fun starting with the Floral Parade at 12pm. The party is from 9:00am to 2:00pm on March 1st, 2025. There will be thrilling STEAM experiments and activities all throughout the building, as well as traditional Mardi Gras festivities including mask making, enjoying delicious treats, and parading around the Exploreum! Holly Jolly Snowcones will be set up out front for some tasty treats so make sure to check them out as well! We will have a special showing of Disney’s Princess and the Frog in our PCI Digital Dome Theater at 9:30am. Seats are first come first served for the film. Admission is $12 for non-members and free for members. * Seating is limited in the theater, so reserve your ticket today.

It’s time for some fun! Join us Saturday, March 1st and Fat Tuesday, March 4th for MARDI GRAS AT THE SHOPPES! TK INTERIORS as well as 11 other shops and restaurants are hosting a King Cake Competition, Golf Cart Decor Competition and Giveaways! Tuesday opportunities will include Mai Tais & Moon Pies, Permanant Jewelry Pop-Up, Sweet Treats Pop-Up, Complimentary Seltzers & Champagne, Crawfish by the Box & MORE! PARADES TO FOLLOW ON PERDIDO BEACH BLVD!Free Parking, Live Music & Walking Distance to Parades