The Rundown: This weekend is full of parades, festivals and more!

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Mardi Gras celebrations are continuing this weekend before Fat Tuesday. This Saturday is jam packed with a bunch of events to get you in the spirit. Also, a few celebrities will be in town.

The Wetumpka Mardi Gras Festival starts at 9 a.m in Gold Star Park in downtown. The Wetumpka Mardi Gras Parade will begin at 1 p.m. There will be a lot of food and of course, fun.

The city of Andalusia will host its Mardi Gras parade downtown at 3 p.m. Also in Auburn, get ready for the Mardi Gras Parade also at 3 p.m. The Grand Marshal for this parade will be Cadillac Williams.

In Montgomery, the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Block Party will begin at 4 p.m. on Commerce Street. There will be beads, music, food and so much fun.

Also, The Honda Battle of the Bands is happening at Alabama State University on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Several HBCU bands will be performing including ASU’s Mighty Marching Hornets. It will be hosted by Rickey Smiley & Loni Love. The halftime performance will be by ASU Alum 2 Chainz.

Here are some other events happening around central and south Alabama this weekend:

Friday, Feb. 17th:

• “Muddy” Gras Event
• PFL “Fan the Flames” Couples Love Night 2023
• Of Mice & Men- Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre
• Postpartum & Infant Feeding Support Group
• Opelika Food Truck Friday
• Bayou la Roux Ribbon Cutting
• Origami Class for Adults
• A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Cloverdale Playhouse)

Saturday, Feb. 18th:

• Honda Battle of the Bands - ASU Stadium
• 8th Annual Mardi Gras Block Party
• Wetumpka Mardi Gras Festival
• Wetumpka Mardi Gras Parade
• CANHI Health & Wellness Fair
• Montgomery Kennel Club Scent Work Trial
• Mardi Gras Gala 2023
• Seedling Giveaway
• “Muddy” Gras Event
• 6th Annual Auburn Mardi Gras Parade
• Of Mice & Men- Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre
• Montgomery Bicycle Club
• Mardi Gras Krewe Krawl
• Everyday People Art Show
• Storytime with Belle - Enterprise
• Fiction Writing Workshop: WRITE Day
• Parent Date Night Valentine Party
• Mardi Gras Limited: Bourbon & Beignets
• Forest & Field: Teas & Syrups
• Girls Ranch Volunteer Workday
• Mardi Gras Ghost Hunt at the Fitz
• 2023 Annual Pancake Breakfast
• Pilates Fusion
• Prattville Farm Swap
• Saturday Night Opry
• Charcuterie Board Class
• Self-Care Saturdays
• Science on Saturdays: Bears
• 6th Annual Amelia Boynton Robinson Women of Valor
• Open Trails & Fishing
• Colors for Children 5K (Color Fun Run)
• Comedy Night featuring Jody Fuller
• O Grows Farmers Market
• A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Cloverdale Playhouse)

Sunday, Feb. 19th:

• Marvelous Mushroom Logs - EAT South
• Sanctuary Showdown Series Qualifiers
• Montgomery Kennel Club Scent Work Trial
• “Muddy” Gras Event
• Of Mice & Men- Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre
• Family Fun Day with POTP
• Everyday People Art Show
• A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Cloverdale Playhouse)

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