Events

Athens 2024 Mardi Gras’ Parade

Parade Date

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm.

Where

High Cotton Arts, Downtown Athens.

103 West Washington St.

Early Event

5:00 - 6:00 pm Children’s Mask Making and Small Wagon Decorating at High Cotton Arts.

Line Up

6:00 in front of High Cotton Arts

Route

From High Cotton Arts, East on W. Washington, South onto Marion then around the courthouse square.

Who is invited to walk in the parade?

Any family-friendly group or organization. We encourage musical groups. to walk and play with instruments.

Deadline for reserving carts is, Feb. 7th by 1:00 pm - (256) 262-9022.

Cart decorating schedule is as follows:

Friday, Feb. 9, from 12-4 pm
Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10-4 pm
Sunday, Feb. 11, from 1-4 pm
Monday, Feb. 12, from 1-4 pm

Children’s Mask Making and Wagon Decorating

(All supplies provided)

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4pm-5:30pm

Food drive is for Limestone County Churches Involved (LCCI)

Spectators please bring non-perishable items to High Cotton Arts before the parade or give food items to participanting carts during the parade!

Live music includes…

Tubano Thunder & area High School bands

Lion’s Club Train Rides at 5:30 pm

Our food trucks include:

Rocket City Popperz

Others to be announced