Saturday, Feb. 4: Mystic Krewe of Salty Paws (Dauphin Island) 10 a.m. – Mardi Gras goes to the dogs (and other pets) at the water tower plaza for this event benefiting the Animal Rescue Foundation.

Before New Orleans, there was Mobile, Alabama — the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America. Mobile, founded by Roman Catholics from France in 1702, was home to the first mystic society, or "krewe ...

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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how Mardi Gras is celebrated across the border in Alabama. Plus, we continue our book ban conversation with a look at Louisiana’s history of censorship.

Finding the roots of when Mardi Gras was first celebrated in America is as complicated as the act of celebrating it today is simple.. Some historians say it first appeared in Mobile, Alabama ...

As an Alabama native, I think Mobile is the best place for Mardi Gras in the US. The celebrations are less crowded than New Orleans' and just as fun.

The parade was followed by a private Mystics of Time Ball. An upcoming Mardi Gras Pop Up Shop sponsored by Real Hustle Custom Design and Queen Magnolia BTQ will be from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday ...

The History Museum of Mobile is pleased to present their latest exhibition, Mardi Gras: Parading Through Time. The exhibition will be on display from January 17, 2019 to April 20, 2019. Parading ...

Mardi Gras is sort of a moveable feast, and we’re in for a couple of big swings. For 2025, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4, three weeks later than 2024’s Feb. 13 date. How much of a difference ...

Mardi Gras is sort of a moveable feast, and we’re in for a couple of big swings. For 2025, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4, ...