ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – Downtown Enterprise is set to bring the Mardi Gras spirit this Saturday with the return of the family-friendly “Mardi Gras on Main” from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event kicks off with a golf cart parade along East and West College Streets. Around 25 decorated golf carts, ATVs, and side-by-side vehicles will roll through, with walkers handing out candy, beads, and other treats to spectators. Participants are encouraged to play festive Mardi Gras music.
The parade route will begin on West College Street, cross over Main Street, and continue onto East College Street. The parade will turn around before reaching Edwards Street, with Enterprise Police stopping traffic along Main Street for the procession.
Following the approximately 30-minute parade, the Mardi Gras Royal Ball will take place on Railroad Street. Around 5 p.m., the 2025 Mardi Gras on Main King and Queen will be announced.
The competition for Mardi Gras on Main King includes Dennis Chastang, Sheldon Gibson, John Logsdon, Trey Mims, and Mike Sutterfield. Competing for Mardi Gras on Main Queen are Stephanie Underwood Brumberg, Tracie Gulledge, Sheree Hardrick, Lisa Lawson, and Meredith Mitchell.
Voting for Mardi Gras on Main King and Queen is conducted primarily online. “Each vote costs one dollar and all money raised from voting will go toward downtown beautification projects,” organizers stated. Those wishing to vote in person can bring cash or checks to the Enterprise Recreation and Aquatics Center at 421 E. Lee Street. Voting closes at noon on Friday, Jan. 31.
The inaugural Mardi Gras on Main in 2024 raised more than $19,000 for downtown projects, funding branded patio umbrellas at The Nook, along with electrical and lighting upgrades. A topographic survey and preliminary design services for raised bump-outs at Main and College Streets were also commissioned.
For more information on the event and voting, visit the Enterprise Recreation and Aquatics Center.
