Mardi Gras officially began tonight with the Conde Cavalier Parade. The weather was beautiful and a perfect evening to be in Downtown Mobile.
Below is a link to the Mardi Gras 2011 Parade Schedule.
http://www.mobile.org/pdf/MardiGras2011.pdf
Did you know that Mobile is home to the very first Mardi Gras celebration? That's right, Mardi Gras began in Mobile, not New Orleans, in the year 1703. Thousands of people come to Mobile each year to enjoy the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras. There are magnificent floats, live marching bands, and lots of trinkets, beads and treats thrown by the riders who are dressed in satin, sequins and glitter. Enjoyed by all ages, it's a funfilled two week celebration. Over 60,000 folks crowded the streets of downtown tonight
Below is a link to the Mardi Gras 2011 Parade Schedule.
http://www.mobile.org/pdf/MardiGras2011.pdf
Did you know that Mobile is home to the very first Mardi Gras celebration? That's right, Mardi Gras began in Mobile, not New Orleans, in the year 1703. Thousands of people come to Mobile each year to enjoy the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras. There are magnificent floats, live marching bands, and lots of trinkets, beads and treats thrown by the riders who are dressed in satin, sequins and glitter. Enjoyed by all ages, it's a funfilled two week celebration. Over 60,000 folks crowded the streets of downtown tonight
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