Mardi Gras Parking and Transportation

Parade Parking

To accommodate revelers from the Port City and beyond, the City of Mobile will open additional parking on parade days during the 2025 Mardi Gras season.

Beginning Friday, February 14, the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal will be available for public parking on Mardi Gras parade days. On days when there are scheduled events at the Cruise Terminal, public parking will be directed to the former RV City site near Interstate 10. As crowds grow throughout the Carnival Season, overflow parking also be available in this area.

These designated Mardi Gras parking areas will be available on all parade days, opening two hours before the first parade and remaining staffed until 11 p.m. Security will be on-site after hours to ensure that those attending Mardi Gras balls or other events in the downtown area can access their vehicles after 11 p.m. on parade days.

Parking in these locations will be offered at a flat rate of $10 for all-day parking. Payments can be made via smartphone using the Premium Parking app or with debit or credit cards at the Premium Parking kiosk on-site. Cash will not be accepted. For parking inquiries on parade days, attendees are encouraged to contact Premium Parking at (844) 236-2011.

 

Downtown Parking

There are nearly 5,000 organic parking spaces throughout downtown owned by Mobile County, the City of Mobile and private operators. The map below shows a comprehensive list of the parking options throughout downtown along with their various parking rates and other information.

In addition to the interactive map below, you may view a printable PDF version. 
Citizens can find pricing information and download the app for Premium Parking here. 
Citizens can find pricing information and download the app for Republic Parking here. 
You can find additional information about on street parking in downtown Mobile by clicking here.  
 

Parking Restrictions and Towing Information 

To maintain safe and accessible parade routes, the City of Mobile restricts on-street parking in areas marked with gold and purple Mardi Gras parking signs. Unless otherwise specified, these restrictions go into effect two hours before, during, and after each parade. Vehicles found violating these restrictions are subject to being towed to ensure the safety and flow of the parade.

This Carnival Season, MPD will use a temporary impound location for towed vehicles at the dead end on S. Royal Street, just south of Monroe Street. The temporary impound facility will close at 10 p.m. on each parade day. Cash, debit cards, Mastercard, Discover cards and Visa credit cards will be the accepted forms of payment at the temporary impound lot. For information regarding towed vehicles before 10 p.m. on parade days, please call (251) 208-2584. For information about towed vehicles after 10 p.m. and on non-parade days, please call (251) 208-2585.
 

RV Parking for Mardi Gras

RV Parking is allowed ONLY in existing off-street, commercial, compliant parking lots. For commercially available parking, please contact Premium Parking or Republic Parking for details

RV Parking on unapproved or non-compliant property is strictly prohibited. Please reach out to the city of Mobile Planning and Zoning Department regarding the processes and permits required to create a compliant parking area. You may contact the office by calling 251-208-5895 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.