2024 MAMGA Royalty Royal Magazine Soiree The Regal Magazine Royal Luncheon Photos The MAMMOTH Parade M.A.M.G.A In The Community Previous MAMGA Monarchs Previous Jr Monarchs Mardi Gras Video 1947 Photos The Den MAMGA Articles Ticket Outlets PAYMENTS/DONATIONS Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association is located at 305 MAMGA Dr in Mobile, Alabama 36603. Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association can be contacted via phone at 251-432-3050 for pricing, hours and directions. About MAMGA: The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Inc. (MAMGA), is a premier organization comprised of prominent business and civic leaders, showcasing the best in the Mobile community and the The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association (MAMGA) a 501 (C) non-profit organization (formally the Colored Carnival Association) was incorporated in 1938 under the trusteeship of W. L. Russell, D.D.S, C.T. McKinnis, a local Mortician, Sam Besteda, Jr., a local Tailor and J.A. Franklin, M.D. of which the current 15 Franklin Primary Health Clinics The purpose of this premier organization, which is comprised of prominent African-American businessmen and civic leaders, is to showcase the best in the Mobile community, and the entire Gulf Coast. We are proud to be the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Inc. (MAMGA), and continue our tradition of presenting a magnificent cultural and street 2025 MAMGA ROYALTY As we dawn on a new chapter of continued royal legacy, the Executive Board and Membership of the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association proudly present: The 2025 MAMGA Grand Aline Jenkins Howard, who reigned as the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association's first queen in 1940, passed away on Jan. 31. She was 97. Howard was 19 when she was crowned MAMGA's queen, and The biggest of the parades are toward the end of carnival season and include the Floral Parade, Joe Cain Day, and of course, Fat Tuesday. Unlike many other cities that celebrate Mardi Gras, Mobile's Mardi Gras is family friendly. You and your children will be amazed at the events that make this event my second favorite holiday season. Mobile Steamship Association Inc. 279 N Washington Ave, Mobile, AL 36603. America's Junior Miss. 751 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602. Big Brothers Big Sisters. 9 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602. Calloway-Smith Middle School. 350 N Lawrence St, Mobile, AL 36603. Mobile United. 358 Saint Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602. Big Brothers Big Sisters. 101 N Mobile Real-Time News; 5 things that make Mobile’s Mardi Gras unique—from a New Orleanian’s eye. Published: Feb. 27, 2025, 11:05 a.m. Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association: 2024 MAMGA Royalty Royal Magazine Soiree The Regal Magazine 305 M.A.M.G.A Drive Mobile Al 36602 (251) 432-3050 305 M.A.M.G.A Drive Mobile Al 36602 Site designed By: marlintj@gmail.com * Indicates required field In 1938, the Colored Carnival Association (now Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association, or MAMGA) was incorporated under the trusteeship of: W. L. Russell, D.D.S. J.T. McKinnis , a local mortician MAMGA Monarchs Through The Years The late Alex Herman served as the first King of The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association in 1940. He was the son of Mrs. Alice Sigmund Herman and Mr. George Xavier Herman of Mobile. After graduating from high school in 1916, Herman attended Tuskegee Institute. The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association (MAMGA) a 501 (C) non-profit organization (formally the Colored Carnival Association) was incorporated in 1938 under the trusteeship of W. L. Russell, D.D.S, C.T. McKinnis, a local Mortician, Sam Besteda, Jr., a local Tailor and J.A. Franklin, M.D. of which the current 15 Franklin Primary Health Clinics The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Inc. (MAMGA), is a premier organization comprised of prominent businessmen and civic leaders, showcases the best in the Mobile community, and the entire Gulf Coast. 2024 MAMGA Royalty Royal Magazine Soiree The Regal Magazine Royal Luncheon Photos The MAMMOTH Parade M.A.M.G.A In The Community Previous MAMGA Monarchs Previous Jr Monarchs Mardi Gras Video 1947 Photos The Den MAMGA Articles Ticket Outlets PAYMENTS/DONATIONS Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 607-6298 Mobile Carnival Museum 355 Government St, Mobile AL 36602 (251) 432-3324 Moon Pie General Store moonpie.com 107 Saint Francis St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 208-2000 Northside Check Exchange 2102 Saint Stephens Rd. Mobile, AL 36617 (251) 471-5280 Pollman's Bakery 750 Broad St. Mobile, AL 36603 Pollman's Bakery 107 The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association is located at 305 MAMGA Drive in Mobile. 1501 Satchel Paige Dr. Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 434-1010; 👑 2025 MAMGA ROYALTY 👑 As we dawn on a new chapter of continued royal legacy, the Executive Board and Membership of the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association proudly present: The 2025 MAMGA Grand Marshal – Allen D. Rice Allen Rice Her Royal and Most Gracious Majesty, Queen – Kierstyn Nicole Johnson Kierstyn Johnson @kierstyn.johnson His Royal Highness, King Elxis I – King Alex Michael
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