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How It All Started
The year was 1999.
It was a day like any other on the sunny shores of Pleasure Island, where the Gulf breeze rolls in like it’s late for happy hour but still trying to act cool about it. The fishermen were swapping stories about their latest catch, and the smell of fresh seafood drifted from Zeke’s Landing, daring anyone nearby to resist.
On that picture-perfect February evening, as the sun painted Cotton Bayou in shades of pink and orange, a band of dreamers cast a vision that would change the island forever.
And just like that, the Mystics of Pleasure were born, the island’s first nighttime Mardi Gras parading society.
From the very beginning, this Krewe didn’t think small. In its first year, the Mystics hosted both a full-scale parade and a formal Mardi Gras ball, setting the tone for what would become a lasting tradition. What started as an idea quickly grew into a signature event along the Gulf Coast.
Now, more than 25 years later, the Mystics of Pleasure roll each Saturday night before Fat Tuesday with floats inspired by the charm of the Old South and the beauty of the Gulf. The parade features marching bands, classic cars, fire trucks, visiting Krewes, and more than 200 masked revelers filling Perdido Beach Boulevard.
The Calvary still rides strong, dressed in authentic regalia and thundering in on Harley-Davidsons, while the Queen of the Mystics leads a royal procession that honors both tradition and legacy.
And of course, the celebration wouldn’t be complete without the millions of beads, Moon Pies, stuffed animals, and throws that make this parade unforgettable.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
Our Purpose
While the parade may be what people see, it has never been the full story.
The Mystics of Pleasure were founded on something deeper than celebration. From the very beginning, the vision was to bring people together, not just for a night of Mardi Gras, but to create a lasting impact in the community we call home.
That purpose continues to guide everything we do.
Throughout the year, the Mystics host public events designed not only to create memorable experiences, but to raise support for meaningful causes. At the center of that mission is The Christian Service Center and other local outreach efforts that serve families in need across our community.
Through these efforts, the Mystics help provide food, essential resources, and support to individuals and families facing difficult seasons. It is about meeting real needs, restoring dignity, and being a consistent source of hope for those who need it most.
In addition, each year at Taste of The Island, the Mystics host a large-scale toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots. What begins as a celebration of local food and community becomes an opportunity to ensure children experience the joy of Christmas, many of whom might otherwise go without.
For the Mystics of Pleasure, Mardi Gras is not just about throwing beads, it is about lifting people up.
For over 25 years, we have been committed to making a difference, building community, and using every event, every parade, and every gathering as an opportunity to serve.
The good times roll, and so does the impact.
The Mystics of Pleasure are Orange Beach/Pleasure Island's original night parading Mardi Gras Krewe. Every year, we host multiple charitable fundraising events that are open to the public, and are just as much fun as they are beneficial!