Tag: Mardi Gras Culture
Building the Magic of Mardi Gras
Go behind the scenes at artists get ready for the revelry and see how the pageantry comes to life.
Dressing Royalty
Leading ladies, kings and queens will be dripping in rhinestones and shimmery satins come Mardi Gras. But what does the ultimate Mobile Bay train look like? Designer Julia Greer Fobes maps it out.
You Think You Know Mardi Gras?
Only an in-depth knowledge of the customs, founders and symbols make you a true Mardi Gras aficionado. Answer these 30 questions to see how you rank, Carnival-style.
MoonPie, MoonPie, Fly to Me
Whether being thrown from a float, caught mid-air or dropped from a building, no town does MoonPies like Mobile.
Carnival, The Art of it All
In all its gaudy grandeur, Carnival utilizes — and manifests itself in — every form of art.
Mardi Gras Through The Lens
Experience carnival through the eyes of our readers in our 2023 Mardi Gras Photo Contest.
Mardi Gras Like An Expert
As a new Carnival season rolls into the Bay area, let’s take a peek into how a few seasoned insiders celebrate the festivities in style.
Mardi Gras with the Experts
Six Mardi Gras superfans share their tips for enjoying the season.
Krewe of Kindness
An organization founded in 2018 uses Mardi Gras magic to promote special needs inclusivity in Coastal Alabama.
Video: A Yardi Gras Virtual Tour
Exterior designer Catherine Arensberg shares a sneak peek of some of the homes featured in this year's Mobile Porch Parade. Happy Yardi Gras!