

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Unmasking the Architecture of Mardi Gras 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Event Title: Unmasking the Architecture of Mardi Gras
Date: Sunday, February 22

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Cox-Deasey Cottage, 1115 Palmetto St, Mobile, AL

About This Event
Ever wondered how the towering, shimmering spectacles of Mardi Gras evolved from simple wagons into the "rolling tableaux" we see today?

Join us for an afternoon of history and design as Wayne Dean presents a fascinating talk on the History and Form of the Carnival Float. We will explore the evolution of these mobile masterpieces—from their early 19th-century roots to the complex structures of the modern era.

The Experience
The Lecture: A brief talk and discussion led by Wayne Dean at the historic Cox-Deasey Cottage.

The Field Trip: Following the lecture, we will head over to the Order of Inca float barn for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. See firsthand how 21st-century architecture and engineering bring these massive displays to life!

Admission &amp; Tickets
HMPS Members: FREE

Non-Members: $10.00

Not a member yet? Ask us at the door how you can join the Historic Mobile Preservation Society and support the local history you love!

Why Attend?
Whether you're a Mardi Gras fanatic, an architecture buff, or a history lover, this event offers a rare look at the structural magic behind the mask. Don't miss this chance to see the "bones" of the parade before they hit the streets!

#MardiGrasHistory #MobileAL #CarnivalArchitecture #HMPS #OrderOfInca #WayneDean
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mobile/unmasking-the-architecture-of-mardi-gras/200029656167432
- **Event Categories**: mardi-gras, carnivals, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mobile
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1115 Palmetto St, Mobile, AL 36604-2928, United States
- **lat**: 30.68161
- **long**: -88.06008
- **full address**: 1115 Palmetto St, Mobile, AL 36604-2928, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Historic Oakleigh Museum HMPS (https://allevents.in/org/historic-oakleigh-museum-hmps/27295688)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1115 Palmetto St, Mobile, AL 36604-2928, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historic Oakleigh Museum HMPS
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** mardi-gras, carnivals, parades
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Unmasking the Architecture of Mardi Gras  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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