Tag: Mardi Gras
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 History of 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!
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Admiral Hotel?
The 12-story hotel was opened in November 1940, and named in honor of Mobile’s Admiral Raphael Semmes. It had been constructed over a course of 15 months at a total cost of $1 million — well over $21 million in today’s dollars.
Designer Matthew Metcalfe-Bees’ Fresh Take on Classic Style
Nationally renowned designer Matthew Metcalfe-Bees brings his impeccable knack for mixing classic antiques back home to Alabama.
Mobile’s Original Floral Parade, 1905
A blossoming 1905 photograph offers a glimpse into the history of Mobile's Floral Parade.
Cocktail Recipe: MoonPie Martini
All the chocolaty goodness of a MoonPie in one cool cocktail. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Mardi Gras with the Experts
Six Mardi Gras superfans share their tips for enjoying the season.
The Lost Boys of Mardi Gras
For decades, the Catholic Boys Home in Mobile fielded the most entertaining marching band in Mardi Gras.
Krewe of Kindness
An organization founded in 2018 uses Mardi Gras magic to promote special needs inclusivity in Coastal Alabama.