The Incas formed in 1956 and held their first ball in 1957, but they did not parade until 1975. Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine Mobile Mardi Gras without the group’s floats of ancient Incan temples or its distinctive emblem beads and doubloons. It’s said that the Incas were the first to bring the throw cup to Mobile Mardi Gras during the 1983 parade. Now cups are a staple throw among beads and MoonPies.
In 2026, the parade theme is “Inca Mania,” a play on WrestleMania. Expect 13 floats by the Royal Artists and five more rented floats. Costumes are by Bienville Costumes.
In 2025, the Inca parade took place on Feb. 21. Their theme was “Festival of the Gods,” and the parade included 13 floats by the Royal Artists and four more floats rented from the Conde Cavaliers. Costumes were by Bienville Costumes.
