Carnegie Carnival

Carnegie Carnival - North Alabama's Premier Mardi Gras Celebration benefiting the Carnegie Visual Arts Center

February 14, 2026

Downtown Decatur, Alabama

Carnegie Carnival is a fund-raising project benefiting the

Carnegie Visual Arts Center.

In 2012, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center presented the area’s first Mardi-Gras-style celebration called Carnegie Carnival. Promoting art, creativity, family fun, and downtown revitalization, individuals came together to establish the Charter Crewes of Carnegie Carnival. The rest, as they say, is history.

About Carnegie Carnival

Carnival Parade

A full day of Mardi Gras themed events culminates with the Carnegie Carnival Parade. Crewes, floats, a bag of throws, music and more… Let the good times roll in Downtown Decatur, Alabama!

Parade Details

2026

King XIV

Melek Davis

Queen XIV

Nancy Case

Pirate Crewe O'Ye Crooked Goat

Prince & Princess

Canines

Past Royalty

King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Sir Bow Wow and Lady Barks-a-Lot. Vote for your favorite candidates. Proceeds from voting benefit the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.

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Join us for our annual Carnival Frolic 13.1 Run in Decatur, Alabama. Start your day with the race and finish it with a day of Carnival Family Fun and our evening parade at 6pm.

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