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Mr. Star Class

Part adrenaline-chasing sailor, part ground-breaking float artist, George Criminale Sr. was as Mobile as it gets.

Ask McGehee: Who was the British nobleman who served as king of Mobile’s Mardi...

The only British-born monarch of Mobile’s Mardi Gras was Arthur Shirley Benn. The year was 1896, but he served under the name of “Emperor of Joy” rather than King Felix.

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.

The Mardi Gras Master of Make-Believe

John Augustus Walker changed the world of float design and made Mobile’s Mardi Gras a sight to behold.

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.

A Good Time Was Had by All

With family history in the venue and family staples on the menu, the Namans know how to let the good times roll.

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.

The Excelsior Band

Dating back to 1883, the Excelsior Band has been delighting Mobilians for generations and breaking barriers along the way.

Mardi Gras 2023 Parade Schedule

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Let the good times roll, Mobile!

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