Downtown Decatur, Alabama
Carnegie Carnival is a fund-raising project benefiting the
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.
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!
2025
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.
Join us for our annual Carnival Frolic 13.1 Run on March 1, 2025, in Decatur, AL. 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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