The Order of Angels is a different kind of parading group. Two women, who were members of a different organization, were sitting at the kitchen table talking about what they did and did not like about Mardi Gras. “We love to ride,” one of the women later explained, “but the balls and the partying was not our cup of tea.”
So they started their own organization in 2002 in order to parade, but they hold a catered reception, not a ball. Alcohol is BYOB. And while they don’t have “call outs,” they do have what they refer to as “call ups” to honor their Grand Marshal and others who have served the organization above and beyond throughout the year. While two women founded the group, it is “open to men and women, married couples or singles,” according to its President. The Angels is one of only two groups in Mobile to have male and female marshals on horseback. Any money left over from dues is donated to charity, and every member is required to take part in at least two charity functions a year. Sometimes the Angels perform charity work as a group.
Two women, who were members of a different organization, were talking about what they did and did not like about Mardi Gras. “We love to ride,” one of the women later explained, “but the balls and the partying was not our cup of tea.” So they started a parade-only group in 2002. While women founded the group, it is open to men as well; both men and women marshals ride on horseback. Any money left from dues is donated to charity, and members are required to take part in two charity functions a year.
Expect more than a dozen floats in 2026, most rented from Neptune’s Daughters, plus truck bands. Costumes are by Bienville Costumes.
