Public Service Changes for Mardi Gras
Tue, January 29, 2008 - 7:55 pm
Garbage pickup and public transportation service changes.
Have to Pay to March in Joe Cain Parade
Tue, January 29, 2008 - 6:12 pm
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.
It’s Good To Be The King Cake
Tue, January 29, 2008 - 2:07 pm
King cake is a staple of the carnival diet. Reports the complicated confectionary treat is a month long change for local bakers.
Do You Know When To Vote?
Mon, January 28, 2008 - 8:59 pm
Mobile County Officials want people to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary this Wednesday as opposed to Mardi Gras Day
Mardi Gras Madness
Sat, January 26, 2008 - 7:16 pm
Five Mardi Gras Parades continued festivities in Mobile County today.
Rain Didn’t Ruin Parade
Fri, January 25, 2008 - 11:09 pm
A little wet weather didn't call off the show for Mardi Gras revellers as the "Order of Inca" Parade rolled through Downtown Mobile.
Mystic Mutts of Revelry
Fri, January 25, 2008 - 5:46 pm
Is Mardi Gras going to the dogs? Yes, fortunately. A canine Carnival parade raises thousands of dollars for a local animal shelter.
Red Cross Out for Blood for Mardi Gras
Fri, January 25, 2008 - 6:04 am
The American Red Cross is holding a Mardi Gras themed blood drive Saturday afternoon. January is an unusually tough month for donations.
Downtown Mobile Cashing In On Crowds
Fri, January 25, 2008 - 12:27 am
With Mardi Gras festivities and the Senior Bowl underway, the local economy is getting a boost.
RV City: For Parties and Peace
Thu, January 24, 2008 - 5:03 am
On days when there are no parades, RV City gets pretty quiet. Even with the cars roaring overhead, it can be pretty quiet.
Mardi Gras Horses
Tue, January 22, 2008 - 3:38 pm
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.
“Beads for Blood” Mardi Gras Blood Drive
Sun, January 20, 2008 - 3:46 pm
Laissez les bontemps roulez (Let the good times roll!) and roll up your sleeves to ease the January blood shortage.
