"The River City", Decatur, Alabama, hosts a fabulous running/biking trail and some of the nicest runners you’ll ever meet. Join us for our annual Carnival Frolic 13.1-mile race taking you through our acclaimed historic districts, along the Tennessee River, and through Point Mallard Park. Race...

Too many events- not enough time?? Beginning at 11 a.m. grab a quick bite from the Carnival Street Eats food truck court located at the corner of Johnston/2nd Avenue. We have a variety of options!

The Carnegie Visual Arts Center partners with the Kiwanis of Decatur to offer free art projects for kids. Creation Station is located at Casa Grande Park between Grant and Johnston Streets.The Carnegie Carnival Creation Station is sponsored by Renasant Bank and Kiwanis of Decatur.

Take a break from the day’s activities with good food and drink paired with live Mardi Gras music at The Brick. This event is suitable for the whole family during food service hours. Note: This event is free to attend plus the cost of food...

Join CASA of North Alabama for a morning of free kids’ events and games, family entertainment, and art for everyone. Stay for a parade fit for a prince and princess. Watch local children and teens parade via foot, bike, and float starting at Founders Park...

PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, DOGS MUST REGISTER ON SITE Instead of the Carnegie Carnival Canines meeting at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA), Dogs of all sizes and breeds, dressed in their Mardi Gras best, will gather at The Magnolia Room! Due to wet conditions,...

Have you ever seen a full-size replica of a wooden pirate ship “sail” down the street? It happens every year at Carnegie Carnival, North Alabama's Premier Mardi Gras Celebration! Join the Pirate Crewe O’Ye Crooked Goat, the Sirens of Achelous and Skeleton Crewe, Joe Cain’s...