Carnegie Carnival Parades

The Carnegie Carnival is a fundraising project that benefits the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in historic Decatur. The Mardi-Gras style celebration was first presented in 2012 and has grown every year since its inception. The idea behind all the events is to promote art, creativity, family fun, and the revitalization of downtown Decatur Alabama. The parade runs through historic downtown on Bank Street and Second Avenue.

In 2014 I began filming the Carnegie Carnival parade and have been honored to do it every since (except 2021 when I was out of town). Every year brings a new batch of fun and surprises and I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the festivities if you haven’t already.

2022 Parade - Highlights

From the Carnegie Carnival Facebook Page “Thank you Decatur for supporting the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, CASA of North Alabama, and Track my paws! In case you missed it yesterday! The grand total raised for our community was $267,921.90 during the Carnegie Carnival fundraising season. The 2023 King is John Allison for Carnegie King The 2023 Queen is Ginger Vandiver for Carnegie Queen The 2022 Prince is Owan Poovey for Carnegie Prince The 2022 Princess is Addie Lu Nails for Carnegie Princess Fleur-de-lis award Marley Froscello for Carnegie Princess & Cailey Barbee for Princess Carnegie The 2022 Sir Bow Wow is Jean Claude Von Dog: Sir Bow Wow 2022- Carnegie Carnival The 2022 Lady-Barks-a-Lot is Sugar: Lady Barks a Lot 2022- Carnegie Carnival Congratulations to everyone and thank you! Mark your calendars to join us next year February 18, 2023!”

2022 Parade - Full Length

Special thanks to: SiP Cigars and Lounge [110 2nd Ave NE Decatur, AL 35601 https://www.sipdecatur.com https://www.facebook.com/sipdecatur (256) 686-0168] for letting us use their second story window to video from!

SiP Cigars and Lounge is Decatur’s Premium Cigar Shop and Member’s Lounge offering a wide selection of classic & boutique cigars in historic downtown by the Princess Theatre in Alabama’s River City.

2020 Parade Highlights

What an incredible event! The Carnegie Carnival royalty nominees raised $253,000 during this Carnival season! Congratulations to Rosie,Lady Barks a Lot and Amber N West! Congratulations to Duke, Sir Barks a Lot and Ben Floyd! Congratulations to the new king, Mark Moody, queen, Jodi Green, prince, Jack Orr and princess, Kate Bouchillon! Thanks to the promoters and everyone who came out to support this fun event. This way by far the biggest one yet! Hope to see you all in 2021! Happy Mardi Gras!