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The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association (formerly named the Colored Carnival Association) was founded in 1939. The Mobile Carnival Association, Mobile’s earliest Mardi Gras organization, dates back to the mid-1800s and was reformed in 1893. Each group chooses its own monarchy and court. Even earlier examples exist. The Krewe of Phoenix (KOP) is an all-inclusive Mardi Gras Organization (LGBTQ) in Mobile, Alabama. The organization was established by nine founding members in January 2009, and the inaugural general meeting with charter members took place on March 22, 2009. 1 p.m. – Mobile Mystics, Mobile Mystical Revelers, Mobile Mystical Friends (Mobile, Route A) 6:30 p.m. – Maids of Mirth (Mobile, Route G), Order of Butterfly Maidens, Krewe of Marry Mates (Mobile, Route A) Mobile Carnival poster from 1900. Floats lining up for an Order of Inca parade in 2007. Mardi Gras is the annual Carnival celebration in Mobile, Alabama.It is the oldest official Carnival celebration in the United States, started by Frenchman Nicholas Langlois in 1703 when Mobile was the capital of Louisiana. Mobile Mardi Gras Parade // Photo by Jeff Tesney Presented by: Saturday, February 1. Krewe De La Dauphine | 1 p.m. Dauphin Island Saturday, February 8. Dauphin Island People’s Parade | 1 p.m. Dauphin Island Start your Mardi Gras adventure in Mobile at the Mobile Carnival Museum. The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in its true birthplace - Mobile, Alabama. The museum features 14 galleries, video presentations, a pictorial hallway and an interactive float area - all in a restored historic mansion. The schedule below includes downtown Mobile parades. All downtown parades roll on Route A except where noted. For up-to-date Mobile Mardi Gras info, follow Mobile Mardi Gras on Facebook or visit us at mobile.org or our friends at mobilemask.com. Days, times and routes are subject to change. Parade Route A et. Parade Route B Parade Route C SEE ALSO: Mobile Mardi Gras Parade Schedule 2025. MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — City of Mobile releases information on Mardi Gras parking. Courtesy of Mobile Mask www.mobilemask.com. Saturday, January 11. Massacre Island Secret Society (Fort Gaines) Queens With Dreams (The Grounds) Friday, January 17. Port City Secondliners (The Grounds) Saturday These krewes, among many others, fill the carnival season with dazzling parades, masked balls, and spirited blowouts, embodying the vibrant tapestry of Mobile’s Mardi Gras heritage. Where to Stay When it comes to experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile to the fullest, the right choice of hotels can make all the difference. Mobile Mardi Gras Parades. Over 40 Mardi Gras parades travel through Downtown Mobile each year. These parades are family friendly and so much fun! Mobile Mardi Gras Parades run on one of eight different routes through the city. Make sure to check Visit Mobile's website for the current schedule and parade routes. Each parade is unique and fun! MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before heading out the door. Most of the Mobile Laissez les bons temps rouler! Roll into the Exploreum and celebrate the Mardi Gras season with us at our Krewe of Young Explorers Mardi Gras ball. From colorful science experiments, exciting music, dancing and Mardi Gras throws galore, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss. Located in the heart of Downtown Mobile, the Mardi Gras ball revelers will be in the perfect spot to catch the The MAMGA installed the first African-American Mardi Gras court in 1940 with the coronation of King Elexis I and his queen. It coordinates events of African-American mystic societies. [8] Founded in 1961, Le Krewe De Bienville (LKDB) exists as Mobile's only civic and charitable organization with a mission statement to promote Mobile and its MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobilians are gearing up for the biggest season in the South – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades will start rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile on Feb. 14 wi MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Multiple organizations are scheduled to parade in the News 5 area Saturday and Sunday. WKRG News 5 For example, rather than krewes, Mobile has mystic societies that serve a similar purpose. “Yet they completely complement one another,” he adds. Mobile, Alabama. Unlike New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades, which take place throughout the city’s many neighborhoods and its greater surrounds, “All of our stuff is downtown,” says Blackwell. Mardi Gras This is for all things Mardi Gras related along the Gulf Coast. Local Businesses If you live in the Mobile, Alabama region and you’re looking for a certain type of business, this is the category for you. Do Some Good Mobile There are countless non-profits in the Mobile Alabama area that do good things. So, this section is to MS GULF COAST. Biloxi: 13th Annual Run for the Beads 5k. 121 Cadet St., Biloxi, MS US 39530; Feb. 8; Krewe of Neptune Parade. March 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, March 1: Krewe de Kaoz Foley Mardi Gras Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Foley. Saturday, March 1: Floral Parade, Knights of Mobile, Mobile Mystical Ladies, Order of Angels, Joy of Life, noon-2 Le Krewe de Bienville originated in 1961 to promote Mobile as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States. Over the last five years, the Krewe struggled, and its membership had fallen to two
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