Bacchus by the River

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

See ya Saturday, February 6, 2027!

02/14/2026

We are there to get the party started! Don't miss us at the beginning of the parade! Music, dancing, and special throws as we celebrate LOVE!

TOMORROW Mardi Gras festivities take over Downtown Decatur!
Here is a list of all public events you don’t want to miss!

👟 Saturday, Feb 14th
7:00AM- CARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 & 5K 2026
Founders Park 905 Canal St NE Decatur, AL 35601

🌭 Saturday, Feb 14th
11:00 AM- 6:00PM CARNIVAL STREET EATS
Casa Grande Park 2nd Ave

🎨 Saturday, Feb 14th
11:30 AM -2:30 PM CREATION STATION 2026 – CHILDREN’S ART AREA
Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601

🧱 Saturday, Feb 14th
12:00PM- 8:00 PM MARDI GRASS live music
The Brick Deli 112 East Moulton Street Decatur, AL 35601

👑Saturday, Feb 14th
12:00PM - 1:30PM CARNIVAL PRINCE & PRINCESS PARADE 2026
Starting at Founders Park at the corner of Bank Street and Church Street and ending at the Farmers Market. The Carnival Prince and Princess will be crowned at the Princess Theatre following the parade.

🐶 Saturday, Feb 14th
1:00PM-3:30PM CARNIVAL CANINES ON PARADE
Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Ave NE Decatur, 35601
Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., costume contest winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m. & Sir Bow-Wow and Lady Barks-A-Lot will be announced at 2:15 p.m.
The Canine parade will kick off at 2:30 p.m. from the ACA lawn and go down 2nd Avenue to Lee Street, loop up to Johnston Street, and end back at the ACA!

🎬 Saturday, Feb 14th
3:00PM FREE MOVIE SING
The Princess Theatre 112 2nd Avenue NE Decatur, AL 35601

🎭 Saturday, Feb 14th
6:00 PM CARNEGIE CARNIVAL PARADE
Bank Street - 2nd Ave

👑 Saturday, Feb 14th
Join in at the historic Princess Theatre immediately following the parade for the official Coronation of the 2026 King and Queen XIV!

01/21/2026

Due to the updated forecast of heavy snowstorms expected to move through North Alabama from Friday night through Saturday night, we regret to announce that Bacchanalia for the Arts has been canceled.

The safety of our guests, volunteers, and community is our top priority, and this decision was made with great care.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support of the arts. We encourage you to remain involved by supporting Bacchus by the River and Carnegie Carnival, both of which benefit the Carnegie Visual Arts Center and help sustain the important cultural work happening in our community.

Thank you for your flexibility, generosity, and ongoing commitment to the arts. We look forward to celebrating together again very soon.

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12/28/2025

Our 2025 Enchanted Forest tree.

03/09/2025

Children's Parade 2025

03/09/2025

Don't miss the February 14, 2026 Carnegie Carnival Parade next year!

01/09/2024

Petition to King Juan and Queen Melissa.
Mark your calendar for Carnegie Carnival Children's parade and night parade on Saturday, February 10.

02/24/2023

Introducing our Queen, Melissa Parker. Congratulations!

02/18/2023

Plan your weekend with the Carnegie Visual Arts Center for a weekend of fun in downtown Decatur lined up with parades, music, carnival games, free art activities for kids, a free movie, and more!

Go to www.carnegiecarnival.org for a complete list of events.

Plan your weekend with the Carnegie Visual Arts Center for a weekend of fun in downtown Decatur lined up with parades, music, carnival games, free art activities for kids, a free movie, and more! Go to www.carnegiecarnival.org for a complete list of events.

02/10/2023

Start your weekend off with a roaring good time. It's not too late to join the fun tonight for a worthy cause.

Join us Friday, February 10, 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Music, food, and fun. Cash bar. The Roaring 20's Speakeasy!
Carnegie Visual Arts Center

02/08/2023