Mardi Gras

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Daphne Mardi Gras: 2025 Parade Schedule

Are you ready to experience the ultimate Mardi Gras celebration?  Look no further than Daphne, Alabama!  This year’s Mardi Gras festivities on the Eastern Shore are set to be a blast, with parades, parties, and other exciting events for all ages.  So pack your bags and head to Daphne for a fun-filled and memorable Mardi … Read more

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Popular Mardi Gras Gifts Ideas & Souvenirs

Mardi Gras celebrations are fun, colourful and memorable.  Here are some items that we have highlighted as possible Mardi Gras gifts or Mardi Gras Souvenirs. This hand picked list has a selection of jewelry, serving pieces, sunglasses, ornaments and so much more, all of which could be given as gifts! 9 Must Buy Mardi Gras … Read more

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We’re In ‘Deep Gras’ Now

Those fortunate enough to partake in Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities know that the final week before Ash Wednesday can be a blur.  It feels like you’re on a high, attending as many parades and balls as you can. That, my friend, is Deep Gras. You’re in deep now!  You find yourself losing sleep, time is … Read more

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History of Mardi Gras King Cake: What Is This Delicious Tradition About?

A gathering won’t be complete without a cake. It’s only fitting that the most regal cake of them all be served at the French Quarter’s biggest party of the year: The King Cake!  The origins of this beautiful, oval-shaped confection are based on royalty and rich in tradition, as its name implies. So, where did … Read more

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What the Heck is Mobile Yardi Gras?

We had a really fun conversation with one of the creators of the Mobile porch parade – a part of Yardi Gras! We’re sure that by now, you have seen yards around Mobile with Yardi Gras signs and float decorations in the front yard. Approximately 300 yards have officially registered, and hundreds more are getting … Read more

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What Makes Mardi Gras in Mobile Special

Mobile, Alabama: the home of Mardi Gras. When you think of this holiday, you think of the parades, the elegant balls, and the endless king cake you’ll devour. In Mobile, there are traditions embedded in the roots of our city. Next to the more recognizable side of the Mardi Gras holiday, you’ll discover bits and … Read more