Mardi Gras Park
Interactive Park Map
About the Location
History and Origins
Mardi Gras Park is a municipal park located in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The park opened in November 2016 on the site of the former Mobile County Courthouse. It is bounded by Government Street to the north, Royal Street to the east, Church Street to the south, and St. Emanuel Street to the west.
The park was created to commemorate Mobile's status as the birthplace of Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States, which date back to 1703 when the city was a French colony.
Key Features
The park features statues of significant figures in Mobile's Mardi Gras history, including Joe Cain, who is credited with reviving the city's Carnival celebrations after the Civil War, and Ethel Hodgson, who was Mobile's first Mardi Gras queen.
At the center of the park stands a ceremonial tree that is decorated annually for the Mardi Gras season. The park provides open green spaces and serves as a relaxing spot in the heart of downtown Mobile where visitors can stroll and learn about the city's Carnival heritage.
Future Development
Future plans for the park include the addition of an open-air market and pavilion, though as of the latest available information, this phase of development has not yet been completed.
