Your Alive with Pride Weekend Guide to Mobile

Get ready for a weekend filled with celebration, community and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're visiting Mobile for the first time or returning for another Pride-filled weekend, you'll find plenty to love, from lively entertainment and welcoming gathering spaces to local flavors and some of the city’s most popular attractions. Use this guide to make the most of your Alive with Pride weekend and discover why so many visitors find a sense of belonging in Mobile.

Thursday, June 11: Your Alive with Pride Era Starts Now
  

Welcome to Mobile! Before the party kicks off, drop your bags off at one of the hotels in our downtown area. If you want to stay near the action, The Battle House Hotel, The Admiral Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown Historic District and Hilton Garden Inn Mobile Downtown are all amazing options. 

Dig in!
Can’t explore on an empty stomach! Velvet Pig offers some of the city’s best plates. Whether you're in the mood for smash burgers and meatball subs or catfish and boudin eggrolls, Velvet Pig’s menu aims to please all palates. 

See the Sights & Explore
After you enjoy lunch, settle into one of our relaxing and accommodating hotels and head out to explore the heart of the city. Spend the afternoon wandering Dauphin Street, popping into local boutiques and admiring colorful stops along our Mobile Mural Trail that make downtown a favorite backdrop for photos.

Hello Pride!
Let’s get this party started right! Kick off your Alive with Pride weekend experience at Pride Paint & Pints hosted by Love and Adventure Studios and Britney Taylor Art at Flip Side Bar & Patio. Paint your own pride-themed disco ball on canvas with all of the colors and sparkles your heart can muster from 6-9 p.m. Cocktails and other drinks will be available for purchase.

Connect with the Community
Miss Mobile Gay Pride Legacy Show and the PrideFest block party deserve your full attention. Starting at 8 p.m., join Mobile’s LGBTQ+ community in celebrating visibility and love at a block party on Conception Street in front of FlipSide. At 8:30 p.m., former titleholders of Moss Mobile Gay Pride will be crowning the 2026 winner at B-Bob’s Downtown. Enjoy colorful performances from Venus Shante Da’Vis, Zamareyah Dawn and Nicole DuBois while you’re there.

Friday, June 12: Serving Pride the Mobile Way
 

Rise and Shine
A long day is ahead of you! Continue your Pride weekend journey with coffee and pastries at Great Day Latte or Serda's Coffee Co.

Experience the Colorful Traditions of Mardi Gras
We can’t talk about Mobile’s community without talking about Mardi Gras. Visit the Mobile Carnival Museum and discover why Mobile proudly claims the title of being the birthplace of America's original Mardi Gras. Learn about the origins and traditions of various parading societies, including the Order of Osiris and Krewe of Phoenix, two LGBTQ+-established groups.

Join the Fun on Joachim
After you wander through the Mobile Carnival Museum’s dazzling halls, find your new favorite book or work of art on Joachim Street. The Haunted Bookshop is featuring select works from LGBTQ+ authors. Check the shelves for rainbow tape! The Mobile Arts Council Gallery at Room 1927 is showcasing various paintings, sculptures and other forms of art created by LGBTQ and Black members, in time for Pride Month and Juneteenth. 

Hungry Yet?
Head to The Insider for six delicious restaurant options. This food hall is home to some of the city’s best chicken strips, burgers, pho and other food items and drinks. Which menu are you going to check out first?

Take a Piece of Mobile With You
Whether you’re in awe or the work in our galleries or buying your new favorite souvenir, Mobile has plenty of shopping options for you to experience. Visit Sophiella Gallery, Muffinjaw Designs Studio and other art spaces throughout the city. Bienville Souvenirs & Gifts, The Frenchmen, Soul Kiss Vintage and other shops downtown are perfect places to buy items to take home.

Need a Light Bite?
Before LODA Artwalk and the second half of PrideFest begin, grab a light bite and drink (or two) from Penton’s Bistro. Watch the diverse and colorful crowds gather in downtown Mobile over a cocktail and crawfish beignets.

Party Time! 
Wear your favorite Pride outfits, grab your friends and get ready for a night filled with fun. LODA Artwalk, one of our favorite second weekend traditions, is a vibe all year long, but June hits a little differently. Live entertainment, shopping options from local vendors, a second line parade and more await!

Saturday, June 13: Let’s Keep the Celebration Going

Take a Moment to Breathe
Take it easy this morning and practice wellness and relaxation. Get the five-star experience at the Battle House Hotel Spa or take a walk at one of our city’s scenic walking trails. Savor yesterday’s highlights over more coffee and pastries or opt for a little extra rest before heading out. 

Brunch + Pride = A Good Time
Up and at ‘em! Live entertainment, a brunch buffet, mimosas and more are waiting for you at POST. 

Visit the Mobile Museum of Art
As the largest art museum along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Tampa, the Mobile Museum of Art has dozens of art collections that never fail to amaze visitors. Check out the different exhibitions that adorn the walls and halls of our favorite art museum.

Dinner in Mobile Your Way
Find your new favorite restaurant in downtown Mobile. Take the upscale route and enjoy prime cuts at Chuck’s Fish and top-shelf cocktails at The Haberdasher or keep it low-key with BBQ at Moe’s Original BBQ and juicy burgers at Loda Bier Garten.

Experience Mobile's LGBTQ+ Nightlife
Not ready for the night to end? You haven’t truly experienced Mobile without diving into its diverse LGBTQ+ nightlife scene. Popular local favorites include:

• B-Bob's

• Flip Side Bar & Patio

• The Midtown Pub

• Gabriel’s Bar

Trade the dance floor for the taproom and discover Mobile's craft beer scene at the following breweries:

• Oyster City Brewing - Mobile

• Fairhope Brewing - Mobile

• Braided River Brewing

• Iron Hand Brewing Co.

Sunday, June 14: The Party Isn’t Over Yet

Time for Brunch & Bubbles
Brunch at Squid Ink Eclectic Eats & Drinks is calling your name! Are you opting for the cochon and grits or the brunch burger?

Keep the Fun Going
If you aren’t hitting the highway, there are more events for you to experience! Enjoy an immersive resin class over your favorite glass of wine at Love and Adventure Studios at The Frenchmen from 2-4 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., dig into a fresh batch of crawfish at a community crawfish boil benefiting AIDS Alabama South at Gabriel's Downtown. Arrive when doors open at 3 p.m. to enjoy tastings and swag from Braided River Brewing Co., then stick around for live performances beginning at 5 p.m. 

Mobile's LGBTQ+ community is woven into the fabric of the city, from its nightlife and arts scene to its local businesses and community organizations. Whether you're visiting for Pride Month or planning a getaway any time of year, you'll find welcoming experiences, meaningful connections and plenty of reasons to return.

So pack your weekend bag, gather your friends and come experience a city where history, hospitality and pride come together on Alabama's Gulf Coast.