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Dothan Today
By the People, for the People
Dothan Celebrates Mardi Gras With Parade and Festival
The Krewe of Kolosse Parade returns to downtown Dothan on February 14th with a full day of festivities.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Downtown Dothan, Alabama is gearing up for a full day of Mardi Gras celebrations on Saturday, February 14th. The Krewe of Kolosse Parade will roll out at 3 p.m. from the Garden District and travel through the downtown area before ending on St. Andrews Street. In addition to the parade, there will be a pre-parade festival with food and retail vendors, live music, and other crowd activities starting at 12:30 p.m. Several downtown businesses will also host Mardi Gras-themed events and after-parties throughout the day.
Why it matters
Mardi Gras is a major cultural event in the Southeast, and Dothan's celebrations help bring the community together and attract visitors to the downtown area. The festivities also provide a boost to local businesses during what is typically a slower time of year.
The details
The Krewe of Kolosse Parade will feature floats, marching bands, and other Mardi Gras-themed entertainment as it winds through downtown Dothan. Prior to the parade, a pre-festival event will open at 12:30 p.m. with food and retail vendors set up across the downtown area. Live music will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Porter Park, with local band Grass Roots performing from 4:15 p.m. until the parade ends. Other activities include a sausage toss competition and the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Mardi Gras Dothan. After the parade, the festivities will continue with several after-parties at downtown venues.
- The Krewe of Kolosse Parade is set to roll out at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- The pre-parade festival will open at 12:30 p.m. on February 14, 2026.
- Live music will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Porter Park on February 14, 2026, with Grass Roots performing from 4:15 p.m. until the parade ends.
- The sausage toss competition will take place at 3:30 p.m. on February 14, 2026.
- The Mr. and Mrs. Mardi Gras Dothan crowning will occur at 4 p.m. on February 14, 2026.
The players
Krewe of Kolosse
The organization that hosts the annual Mardi Gras parade in downtown Dothan.
Marcus Kage
A DJ who will perform at the pre-parade festival in Porter Park.
Grass Roots
A local band that will perform at the pre-parade festival from 4:15 p.m. until the parade ends.
Kelley Sausage
The company that will award a case of sausage to the winner of the sausage toss competition.
Collective Soul
The band that the winners of the Mr. and Mrs. Mardi Gras Dothan contest will receive tickets to see in April.
What’s next
The Krewe of Kolosse and the City of Dothan will continue to share updates, maps, and closure details for the Mardi Gras festivities through their social media channels in the days leading up to the event.
The takeaway
Dothan's Mardi Gras celebration is a longstanding tradition that brings the community together for a day of music, food, and family-friendly activities. The event showcases the city's vibrant downtown and provides a boost to local businesses during the winter months.
