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Did you know that Mardi Gras originated in Mobile, Alabama? Yes, it's true! Mobile is the birthplace of America's original Mardi Gras, which took place in 1703. Get ready for flying Moon Pies, great music, colorful floats, and all the Mardi Gras fun! Mobile Mardi Gras is family-friendly! It is the perfect reason to plan a visit to southern Alabama. The Gulf Shores Mardi Gras celebration dates all the way back to 1978. A group of locals formed the Pleasure Island Players and began celebrating Mardi Gras in the beautiful popular tourist destination, Gulf Shores. This long-time celebrated parade features locals and community partners gathering to give Gulf Shores a good time for Mardi Gras. There are tons of great celebrations happening all across Alabama. Find one near you and laissez les bon temps rouler! 2025 Mardi Gras at MidCity — Jan. 31-March 4 in Huntsville; Kick Off To Mardi Gras—Feb. 1 in Gadsden; Mardi Gras 5K—Feb. 8 in Huntsville; Mardi Gras on the Mountain 2025 — Feb. 8 in Birmingham; Shabby Chic Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Baldwin County roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is the schedule, [] BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all Break out those beads and get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras Huntsville style. The 11th annual Mardi Gras parade is happening Saturday in downtown Huntsville. There will be performances and music Saturday, March 1: Prichard Mardi Gras Association, noon. Saturday, March 1: Eight Mile Mardi Gras Association, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1: LuLu’s Mardi Gras Party and Orange Beach-Gulf Shores Boat Parade. Boat parade on the Intracoastal Waterway arrives at LuLu’s at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1: Mystics of Time, 5:45 p.m., Route H, downtown Mobile HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The MidCity District is set to host the 3rd annual Mardi Gras Paw Parade Sunday. The parade starts at noon and guests will be able to enjoy all the different pups The weeks leading up to the official Fat Tuesday Carnival are full of fun and entertainment sponsored by the Mardi Gras Parade Orders and participants. Check the calendar of events for all of the Mardi Gras happenings. You'll find events for kids and grownups alike, so make a vacation of it and join the festivities. Plan your trip during Mardi WETUMPKA Order of Cimarron Mardi Gras Festival and Parade. When: March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with parade start at 1 p.m. Where: Gold Star Park, 300 Ready St., Wetumpka Dothan’s Mardi Gras after-party featuring Trotline live in concert. Tickets only $12. CIRCLE CITY BREWING. Diverse selection of brews and signature cocktails in a DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Sean Dietrich, an Alabama-based writer and well-known name in the Wiregrass, has been named the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade. The parade will take place in downtown Dothan on Saturday, March 1. Dietrich, known by his moniker “Sean of the South,” is a writer, columnist, [] Join the Krewe de Tigris for our 8th Annual Mardi Gras Parade! The King and Queen will reign supreme over the festivities as they roll through the streets of Auburn, Alabama. Plan to bring the entire family to spend the day downtown - This is a family Friendly Event! Mardi Gras Holiday for students, faculty, staff, and administration Spring break for students (includes weekend classes) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA (251) 460 Mardi Gras is easily one of our favorite things about living on the Alabama Gulf Coast. We are excited to provide the current 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Please note that we try to keep this list as updated as possible, but it is subject to change at any time. When it comes to Mardi Gras, it’s natural for people to think of the Crescent City, New Orleans, with its wild and raucous partying and revelers, but Mardi Gras wasn’t born in NOLA. In fact, the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America is Mobile, Alabama. The city began celebrating in 1703 and has never looked back. Now, don’t get me wrong. Spring break for students (includes weekend classes) Holidays & Breaks: Tuesday - Mar. 01 : Mardi Gras Holiday for students, faculty, staff, and administration: Holidays & Breaks: Wednesday - Mar. 02 : Mid-term grades posted: Grades, Classes & Exams: Friday - Mar. 04 : Incomplete grades deadline for fall term: Registration: Friday - Mar. 04 This year, Mardi Gras is on March 4. Birmingham doesn’t celebrate Mardi Gras quite like Mobile or New Orleans. There are still plenty of fun, family-friendly Mardi Gras events in the Birmingham area. Grab your beads, moon pies, and king cakes, and enjoy the Birmingham area’s version of Mardi Gras! Bluff Park Mardi Gras Parade Marx Library University of South Alabama 5901 USA Drive North Mobile, AL 36688 Ph: (251) Mardi Gras/Spring Break. Sat. - Tues., 3/1 - 3/4: CLOSED: Wed. - Fri., Carnegie Visual Arts Center 207 Church St NE P.O. Box 1591 Decatur, Alabama 35602 (256) 341-0562 admin@carnegiearts.org Gm 9 – Sat. – South Alabama vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi* – 4:30 pm Gm 10 – Sat. – South Alabama vs. Notre Dame* – 7 pm Gm 11 – Sun. – Lipscomb* vs. Notre Dame – 10 am Gm 12 – Sun. – South Alabama vs. Maine* – 12:30 pm *Denotes team that will occupy the first base dugout. Home Team listed first. South Alabama JAGUARS
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