Founded in 2015, the Order of Many Faces is a mystic society that’s dedicated to the memory of Louis Diemert, Mobile’s Man of Many Faces. At Mardi Gras time from the 1920s until about 1950, Diemert won a number of costume contests, dressing up as well-known characters from Scarlett O’Hara to Adolf Hitler. He was famous around town, and people would eagerly await to see just who Diemert was going to portray next. The founder and president of OOMF is a granddaughter of Diemert’s, and at least eight other Diemert descendants are in the group. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do. My grandfather didn’t really get the recognition I thought he should, and this is a way of remembering him as a big part of Mobile Mardi Gras.” One thing that’s different about OOMF, the members don’t wear masks. Like Diemert himself, they use makeup, wigs, etc. to disguise themselves.
This year’s theme is “Quarter Mill 250 USA,” a celebration of the country’s quarter-millennium anniversary on July 4, 2026. The parade has six floats rented from the Pharaohs. Grand marshal is Marty Graw.
In 2025, OOMF paraded on the night of Feb. 24, behind Miracle on the Bay. Their theme was “Louie, Louie.” The parade had six floats, rented from the Pharaohs. Grand marshal was Marty Graw.
