Mardi Gras News
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Have to Pay to March in Joe Cain Parade
January 29 2008
The Joe Cain parade is known as "the people's parade" because you don't have to belong to a parading society to take part. Even though you don't have to be a member, the parade is no longer free.
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It’s Good To Be The King Cake
January 29 2008
King cake is a staple of the carnival diet. Reports the complicated confectionary treat is a month long change for local bakers.
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Do You Know When To Vote?
January 28 2008
Mobile County Officials want people to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary this Wednesday as opposed to Mardi Gras Day
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Mardi Gras Madness
January 26 2008
Five Mardi Gras Parades continued festivities in Mobile County today.
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Rain Didn’t Ruin Parade
January 25 2008
A little wet weather didn't call off the show for Mardi Gras revellers as the "Order of Inca" Parade rolled through Downtown Mobile.
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Mystic Mutts of Revelry
January 25 2008
Is Mardi Gras going to the dogs? Yes, fortunately. A canine Carnival parade raises thousands of dollars for a local animal shelter.
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Red Cross Out for Blood for Mardi Gras
January 25 2008
The American Red Cross is holding a Mardi Gras themed blood drive Saturday afternoon. January is an unusually tough month for donations.
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Downtown Mobile Cashing In On Crowds
January 25 2008
With Mardi Gras festivities and the Senior Bowl underway, the local economy is getting a boost.
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RV City: For Parties and Peace
January 24 2008
On days when there are no parades, RV City gets pretty quiet. Even with the cars roaring overhead, it can be pretty quiet.
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Mardi Gras Horses
January 22 2008
A traditional part of Mardi Gras is the squad of parade mashals. These are members of the parading Society who ride in fancy outfits atop beautiful horses which have their own fancy accessories. Most of the horses are supplied by a stable which has to prepare the horses for the challenges of riding through thousands of screaming parade goers.
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“Beads for Blood” Mardi Gras Blood…
January 20 2008
Laissez les bontemps roulez (Let the good times roll!) and roll up your sleeves to ease the January blood shortage.
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Cold Temps For Mardi Gras
January 19 2008
Chilly temperatures keep some folks from taking in Mardi Gras festivities.
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