ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — Registration is now open for the 2026 Mardi Gras on Main Golf Cart Parade, set to return to downtown ENTERPRISE on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, as the popular event continues to grow as a downtown tradition supporting beautification and revitalization efforts.
The Golf Cart Parade will begin at 4 p.m. on Edwards Street, travel down Easy Street, turn left onto Main Street, pass the Boll Weevil Monument, and continue onto East College Street. ENTERPRISE Police will be present along the route to ensure safety throughout the parade.
Registration opened Dec. 18 and costs $25 per golf cart, with additional entries allowed for $25 per cart. Participation is limited to 100 golf carts.
Participants must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid driver license. State and local laws prohibit alcohol possession or consumption on a golf cart by any occupant while the cart is in operation on Alabama roadways.
No trailers or floats will be permitted to participate. Walkers will be allowed to hand candy or small items directly to spectators along the parade route, but no objects may be thrown. All entries must be decorated in a Mardi Gras theme and be appropriate for all ages, as the event is intended to be family friendly. Participants are encouraged to play music consistent with the Mardi Gras theme.
Pets are allowed to ride in the parade but must remain secured inside golf carts at all times. ENTERPRISE Police and event staff reserve the right to remove any participant who does not follow parade rules.
Following the parade, the Mardi Gras on Main Royal Celebration will take place on East College Street and continue until 9 p.m. The 2026 Mardi Gras on Main King and Queen will be announced and formally crowned at the corner of East College Street and Main Street.
In 2025, Mardi Gras on Main expanded its format with the addition of the Golf Cart Parade and Royal Celebration, drawing increased community participation while continuing its mission to support downtown improvement efforts.
Since the inaugural event in 2024, Mardi Gras on Main has raised $26,500 for downtown improvement and revitalization projects. Funds raised have supported branded patio umbrellas in The Nook, electrical and lighting improvements, and a downtown topographic survey to support future infrastructure enhancements.
More information about the event, including parade registration, voting, and candidate details, is available through the City of ENTERPRISE website and the city’s recreation registration portal.
