Carnegie Carnival

Spirit Day at the Brick with Maddie
2026-01-31 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Brick Deli, 112 East Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Come join princess candidate Maddie Dodson for Spirit Day at the Brick! Proceeds benefit CASA of North Alabama and the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.

12th Annual Masquerade Ball hosted by the Crewe de Voisins Bruyants
2026-01-31 20:00 - 2026-02-01 00:00 (America/Chicago) | The Magnolia Room, 216 Moulton Street E, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Join the Crewe de Voisins Bruyants (Rowdy Neighbors) for their 12th Annual Masquerade Ball, hosted at the Magnolia Room from 8pm-12am! Tickets $60/person. Tickets now available via Venmo. If you’re wanting a paper ticket, they are now available at Simp McGhee’s during their open hours. Cash bar & Hors d’oeuvres provided. Live music by Buffalo Stampede. Attire is cocktail/formal. Over 21 only.

Note: To pay electronically, please use Venmo: @Rowdy-Neighbors (Savanne Hammond) and be sure to list ticket holder(s) name in the Comments within transaction. Crewe will not be held responsible if you send the incorrect account.

Strut Your Paws Doggy Fashion Show
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | The Princess Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Think your dog has what it takes to walk the “cat walk”? Let them come strut their stuff at our doggy fashion show at The Princess Theatre! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded along with a few bonus categories! Raffle items will be available to enter! Doors open at 1:30 pm and the show will begin at 2 pm! Sponsorships available! More info and digital form down below. Register your pup today! $30 for one pup, $60 for two pups! Attend the show for only $12! Buy your ticket in support of your favorite Sir Bow-Wow or Lady Barks-A-Lot candidate! Dog RegistrationBuy Tickets Sponsorship Info (Levels)Become a Sponsor

Mardi Mahjong with The Jade Table
2026-02-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 207 Church Street, NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Join us for Mardi Mahjong with The Jade Table on Sunday, February 1st from 4:00-7:00 at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center! Beginner friendly. $100/per person for 1 hr mini lesson & 2 hr guided play or $75/per person for 2 hr guided play. This event supports princess candidate Maddie Emma Hensley and prince candidate Gann Faulkner. Proceeds benefit CASA of North Alabama and the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. Go to the Facebook event for more details!

Spirit Night at the Brick with Gann Faulkner
2026-02-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Brick Deli, 112 East Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Join us for Spirit night at the Brick on Thursday, February 5th, from 4-8pm! Enjoy good food and fun! This event supports Prince candidate Gann Faulkner. All proceeds benefit the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.

Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son Date Night
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 207 Church Street, NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Join us at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center on Friday, Febuary 6th at 6 pm for Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son date night! Enjoy a special evening including dinner, dancing, crafts, & fun! Seating is limited, reserve your spot today. $5o per couple (extra $15 for additional children)! This event supports Princess Candidate Emma Hensley McMasters. Proceeds benefit CASA of North Alabama & the Carnegie Visual Arts Center! Reserve tickets by visiting and completely filling out this Google Form.

Princesses & Pancakes Spa Day
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bennett School of Cosmetology, 308 Cain St NE, Decatur, 35601, United States
We are turning Bennett School of Cosmetology into a royal spa for a cause! Support Princess Candidate Phoenix McCraig by joining us on Saturday, February 7th for a day of pampering, pancakes, princess fun, and purpose! Your little royal will enjoy a pancake breakfast, mini facial, mini mani, hair tinsel or glitter and a DIY lip scrub bar. Encourage your little one to dress up in their favorite princess outfit. Costumes are welcome and encouraged for extra magic! Tickets are $40 per child. Spots will fill up quickly…sign up soon! Proceeds benefit CASA of North Alabama & the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. This magical experience will create unforgettable memories for your child while helping support children and the arts in our community.

How to register:
1. Venmo @phoenix4carnegieprincess (put child’s name in the memo line)
2. Text 256.466.3960 with your child’s name to select a time slot

Spirit Day at the Brick Hosted by Crewe O' Ye Crooked Goat
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Brick Deli, 112 East Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Come join the Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat for Spirit Day at the Brick Deli on Saturday, February 7th at 11am! Sip one, or a few, of Chad’s famous Bloody Marys, snag a sandwich, or warm up with some soup and support the Carnegie!

Passing the Canvas Art Rehoming Auction
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 207 Church Street, NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Join us at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center on Tuesday, February 10th, at 6 pm for an exciting evening of discovering art that has been cherished and ready to find a new home. All pieces up for auction have been sourced from our generous local donors. The event will feature both silent and live auctions. Admission is $5 and a cash bar will be available.

Help these pieces of art find a second life in your space, all while raising funds for the Carnegie and supporting our mission of Passionately Promoting Art for All. Hosted by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center Board of Directors.

Drag Queen Bingo Hosted by The Crewe O' Ye Crooked Goat
2026-02-11 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Banksy Event Venue, 719 Bank St NE STE B, Decatur, 35601, United States
Come out and enjoy these fabulous Queens, play some bingo, win some prizes, and support the Carnegie! Admission includes 3 Bingo cards. Admission is $25 (PRE-SALE) or $30 at the door. Table Admission (8 admissions) is $175 (PRE-SALE ONLY). Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Food and alcohol may be purchased through table service provided by Bank Street Grill. Additional bingo cards will be available for purchase at the event. This event is hosted by the Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat.

PRE-SALE Information:
Send payment to Nancy Case through Venmo: @Nancy-Case-11 or PayPal: nmcase@aol.com
Please be sure to include your name and a contact phone number.

Cake Shake 2026
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Princess Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
Free cake for everyone! Join the Carnegie Carnival Royals in celebrating the Carnival Season. There will be cakes galore, dancing along to fantastic tunes, libations, and just an all-around blast!

Carnival Frolic 13.1 & 5K 2026
2026-02-14 07:00 - 11:30 UTC | Founders Park, 905 Canal St NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
”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 course is USATF certified.
Is a shorter race more your speed? Grab some friends and run the relay option OR we’ve added a 5k option for those casual runners out there! Choose one of these three options and let the good times…. run!
All participants receive a cool collectible medal, t-shirt, and fun swag bag. Cash (yes, cold hard cash) and prizes will be awarded to winners. Grab your running shoes and get moving! Register Here

Carnival Street Eats
2026-02-14 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Casa Grande Park, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
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 Casa Grande Park between Grant and Johnston Streets. We have a variety of options!
Enjoy Effie D’s, Sandman Sandmiches, Camellia Coffee Company, Da Big Italian, Round Table, Jay’s Food Truck, Mel’s Fried Pies, and Briks & Embers!

Creation Station 2026 - Children's Art Area
2026-02-14 11:30 - 14:30 UTC | Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Ave NE,, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
The Carnegie Visual Arts Center partners with the Kiwanis of Decatur to offer free Valentine art projects for kids as we celebrate Carnegie Carnival for the LOVE of the arts. Creation Station is located at the Alabama Center for the Arts-Performing Arts Building. The Carnegie Carnival Creation Station is sponsored by Renasant Bank and Kiwanis of Decatur.

Mardi Grass 2026
2026-02-14 12:00 UTC | The Brick Deli, 112 East Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
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 and/or drinks.
2025 Band Line-Up:
12:00- Matt Leder Quintet
2:00- Nitrate City
4:00- Blagburn
8:00- Alabama Heathens

Carnival Prince & Princess Parade 2026
2026-02-14 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | The Princess Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
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 at the corner of Bank Street and Church Street and ending at the Farmers Market. The Carnival Prince and Princess will be crowned at the Princess Theatre.
Want to be a part of the fun? Register your youngster to walk or ride and support the good works of CASA in our community by giving a voice to neglected and abused children who need bold advocates. The Carnival Prince and Princess Parade benefits CASA of North Alabama.
$25 for a group float. $5 for individual walkers, bikes, and wagons. A Note on Start Times:

Pre-Parade Party starts at 10:30 am
Parade starts at 12:00pm

Register Now The Prince and Princess Parade is sponsored by CASA of North Alabama.

Carnival Canines on Parade 2026
2026-02-14 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, 35601, United States
Dogs of all sizes and breeds, dressed in their Mardi Gras best, will gather at Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA)!

Parade & Costume Contest Registration $15 (1 dog), $20 (2 dogs), & $25 (3 dogs)

Registration begins at 12:00 p.m., costume contest winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m. & Sir Bow-Wow and Lady Barks-A-Lot will be announced at 2:15 p.m.

The Canine parade will kick off at 2:30 p.m. from the ACA lawn and go down 2nd Avenue to Lee Street, loop up to Johnston Street, and end back at the ACA!

pre-register! *Pre-registration TBA soon! Link has not been updated* Special thanks to our sponsor, Lucky Dog Daycare, Decatur’s premier dog daycare service. Located at 914 Beltline Rd SW in Decatur behind Osborne Animal Clinic, you can reach them at 256-353-4339, on Facebook, or their website.

The Princess & The Frog
2026-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Princess Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
FREE Movie Presented by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center –
A modern twist on a classic tale from Walt Disney Animation Studios features a beautiful girl named Tiana who dreams of owning her own restaurant. When she meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Carnegie Carnival Parade 2026
2026-02-14 18:00 UTC | Bank Street to 2nd Avenue, Second Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
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 Merry Widows, that wild and crazy Crewe of Chaos, plus many, many more for an unforgettable night of fabulous floats, music, dancing, and most importantly family fun!

Join us at the historic Princess Theatre immediately following the parade for the official Coronation of the 2025 King and Queen XIV!
Want to join in the fun?
Find out how to start a Crewe and be a part of the fun! Carnegie Carnival Parade Info
