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Twelfth Night Celebration

The Brick Deli 112 East Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, United States

Twelfth Night is our kick-off event for Carnegie Carnival 2025! We will be announcing our King and Queen, Prince and Princess, and Sir Bow Wow and Lady Barks-A-Lot nominations. Stay tuned for more details.

Free

Cake Shake 2025

The Princess Theatre 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Free cake for everyone! Join Queen Lindsey, Queen Holly, King Doug, and King Wade in celebrating the Carnival Season. There will be cakes galore, dancing along to fantastic tunes by the band Juice, libations, and just an all-around blast!

FREE

Carnival Frolic 13.1 & 5K 2025

Founders Park 905 Canal St NE, Decatur, AL, 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...

$40 – $85

Carnival Street Eats

Bank Independent 102 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL, 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 the corner of Johnston/2nd Avenue. We have a variety of options!

Creation Station 2025 – Children’s Art Area

Casa Grande Park Decatur, AL, United States

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.

FREE

Mardi Gras 2025

The Brick Deli 112 East Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, 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...

FREE

Carnival Prince & Princess Parade 2025

The Princess Theatre 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 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...

Carnival Canines on Parade 2025

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, United States

PRE-REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY 2025!!! Dogs of all sizes and breeds, dressed in their Mardi Gras best, will gather at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA)! Meet us on the ACA lawn for parade registration, furry friend photo booth, pup cups, and more!...

$10

The Princess & The Frog

The Princess Theatre 112 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 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...

Free

Carnegie Carnival Parade 2025

Bank Street to 2nd Avenue Second Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 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...

FREE