Events
Week of Events
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 -Spirit Night at Chili’s with Phoenix
Spirit Night at Chili’s with Phoenix
Join us for a delicious way to give back! Come out and enjoy some amazing food from Chili's while supporting a great cause! This fundraiser supports Phoenix for Carnegie Carnival Princess. Pick up your King Cake preorders!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Spirit Night at Alfonso’s Pizza for Beau
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February 10, 2026 -Passing the Canvas Art Rehoming Auction
Spirit Night at Alfonso’s Pizza for Beau
Come join us for Spirit night at Alfonso's Pizza on Tuesday, February 1oth, from 4-9pm! This event supports Prince Candidate Beau Black. Proceeds benefit CASA and the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.
Passing the Canvas Art Rehoming Auction
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...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 -Spirit Night at The Brick for Beau
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February 11, 2026 -Drag Queen Bingo Hosted by The Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat
Spirit Night at The Brick for Beau
Come join us for Spirit Night at the Brick Deli from 4-8pm! This event supports Prince Candidate Beau Black. Silent auction and raffles available! Proceeds benefit CASA and the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.
Drag Queen Bingo Hosted by The Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat
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....
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 -Spirit Night at The Brick for Lily and Balto
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February 12, 2026 -Spirit Night at Simp McGhee’s with Emma Hensley
Spirit Night at The Brick for Lily and Balto
Join us for a delicious way to give back! Come out and enjoy some amazing food from The Brick while supporting a great cause! This fundraiser supports Lily Candidate for Lady Barks A Lot and Balto Candidate for Sir Bow Wow. Help them raise money...
Spirit Night at Simp McGhee’s with Emma Hensley
Spirit night at Simp Mcghee’s Thursday, February 12th, 5-8pm with Emma Hensley.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 -Cake Shake 2026
Cake Shake 2026
Free cake for everyone! Join your Royal Kings and Queens of Carnegie Carnival as they host the community in celebrating the Carnival Season the night before parade day. There will be cakes galore, dancing along to fantastic tunes, libations, and just an all-around blast! Live...
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Carnival Frolic 13.1 & 5K 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Carnival Street Eats
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February 14, 2026 -Creation Station 2026 – Children’s Art Area
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February 14, 2026 -Carnival Prince & Princess Parade 2026
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February 14, 2026Mardi Grass 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Carnival Canines Costume Contest & Parade 2026
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February 14, 2026 -FREE Movie at the Princess Theatre: SING
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February 14, 2026Carnegie Carnival Parade 2026
Carnival Frolic 13.1 & 5K 2026
"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...
Carnival Street Eats
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 Chip and Dale's, Da Big Italian,...
Creation Station 2026 – Children’s Art Area
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...
Carnival Prince & Princess Parade 2026
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...
Mardi Grass 2026
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...
Carnival Canines Costume Contest & Parade 2026
Dogs of all sizes and breeds, dressed in their Mardi Gras best, will gather at Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA)! Register your pup(s) on-site or complete Pre-registration below! Parade & Costume Contest Registration $15 (1 dog), $20 (2 dogs), & $25 (3 dogs)...
FREE Movie at the Princess Theatre: SING
FREE Movie Presented by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center A feel-good, laugh-out-loud animated movie packed with big voices, bigger dreams, and nonstop music! Follow a lovable cast of animals as they chase stardom in the world’s most entertaining talent show. Fun for all ages—perfect for...
Carnegie Carnival Parade 2026
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...
Sunday, February 15, 2026
No events on this day.