[size=12pt]Here is the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for those who want to view or avoid the revelry.

Mystical Order of Mirams Parade
Feb 8, 2013 6:30 PM
Begins at Wintzell's and ends at Hwy 161, Orange Beach

Mystics of Pleasure Parade
Feb 9, 2013 5:30 PM
Begins at Wintzell's and ends at Perdido Dunes, Orange Beach

The Wharf Children and Pets Parade
Feb 10, 2013 4:00 PM
The Wharf on Main Street

The Wharf Float Parade
Feb 10, 2013 6:00 PM
The Wharf on Main Street

2-12-2013 FAT TUESDAY GULF SHORES/ORANGE BEACH PARADES

GULF SHORES - 10:00 AM
Begins at Hwy 59 from bottom of Intracoastal Canal Bridge Ends at Main Beach Gulf Shores.
Admission: Free to public. Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, AL 36542

ORANGE BEACH - 2:00 PM
Begins at Wintzell's Ends at Hwy 161, Orange Beach Laissez les bons temp roulet! (Let the good times roll!) Parade will end at Hwy. 161.
Admission: Free to public. Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561
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