Roll Into Mardi Gras, Enterprise Style!

Let the good times roll, Enterprise! Mardi Gras on Main returns for its third year on February 7, turning downtown into a technicolor parade of beads, music, and small-town charm. What started as a spark of local creativity has grown into a full-blown celebration that draws neighbors, families, and anyone ready to add a little sparkle to their Saturday.

The party gets rolling (literally!) at 4 PM with the Golf Cart Parade, followed by the Crowning Ceremony and Royal Celebration at 5 PM, when a mix of costumes, crowns, and early-evening energy give the historic blocks a glow that feels like Enterprise stepping into its spotlight. Music spills out from all directions, kids dart around in masks, and even the most reserved adults eventually end up with beads around their necks. It’s a night that feels warm, welcoming, and unmistakably Wiregrass.

And speaking of royalty, the Mardi Gras Court is packed with familiar local faces. If you’re scoping out your favorites before voting or just want a quick peek at who’s in the running, here’s your cheat sheet:

King Candidates

• Aaron Shealey: Choir director, community singer, and hometown music man.
• Austin Parker: Local business owner who channels success into major community giving.
• George Scott: ESCC mainstay, speech instructor, and women’s basketball coach.
• Mike Maquet: Par & Pour co-owner and active duty Army aviator with serious multitasking skills.
• Tyler Stump: Enterprise native, former coach, and proud Wildcats supporter now helping families as a loan specialist.

Queen Candidates

• Karen Kelley: Enterprise born, baker by day, and grandmother with a big crew to cheer her on.
• Kassy Skinner: Farm-loving grandmother who pours time and heart into her community.
• Marcella Cardona: Brooklyn roots with deep Enterprise pride and a heart for lifting others up.
• Regena Johnson-Adams: Resilient, relationship-driven leader devoted to helping others grow.
• Shavonne Burrows: Longtime educator guiding kids in math, robotics, service, and beyond.

What makes this celebration shine isn’t only the fun. Every bit of revenue funnels right back into downtown improvement projects, so the good times directly support everything from beautification to revitalization.

With the parade rolling, the music flowing, and the royal court ready for its spotlight, Mardi Gras on Main promises another night where Enterprise feels connected, festive, and proud of the place it calls home.

Keep the good times rolling all year long with our guide at guidetoalabama.com/festivals!