The fountain is getting restored and was removed in 2021. It was only supposed to take a few months. Here we are in 2023. Still no fountain. A local source* took this completely unverified picture. It looks like one of those spy weather balloons may have taken it! More on that in a moment… But … Read more
Ready your green shirt and make room for some beer (also green).St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching! If you could use some Irish luck, come join the following Paddy’s Day festivities around Mobile. Saint Patrick’s Day Downtown Parade What: The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Mobile, AL day-long event filled with traditions What to … Read more
This weekend was the third annual Bellingrath’s Beers & Blooms, and it was a huge success. The plants and flowers at Bellingrath Gardens and Home might not have been the main attraction on Saturday. There was music and a dozen brewers serving up cold craft beer out on the Great Lawn. Attendees gushed not only … Read more
Our very own Mobile Carnival Museum ranks among the more obscure museums in the country. This museum honors Mobile as the originator of our iconic festival, Mardi Gras. It houses historical items like the majestic crowns, scepters, and robes of monarchs. There, you can learn all about the art of costume design and float … Read more
As the 2023 Mardi Gras season comes to a close, we wanted to share some of our favorite photos that came across our social media feed throughout the season. *If you’d like us to look at adding yours to our recap, just add them to our Facebook post, and we might add them! You might … Read more
Maybe your idea of celebrating Super Bowl Sunday isn’t being stuck in a house party. Well, Mobilians agree with you. Many went out to catch the game and halftime show (lots of chatter on that) yesterday. There were many restaurants and bars that hosted their own parties. It was a good time. The Kansas City … Read more
Members of the Conde Cavalier wanted to make sure that no one was left out of the festivities before their parade last Friday night. And they sure did their best sharing the Mardi Gras spirit. CC does its annual ride to five different retirement communities and schools for the disabled. That’s pretty sweet. Augusta Evens … Read more
Starting last Friday, Mardi Gras party-goers began arriving Downtown in their RVs. They’re going to be setting up camp in RV City along South Wafer St. for the next month. The city reports that all of the highly sought-after spots have been reserved. There’s a waiting list for this spot! Everyone is excited about the … Read more
At Mardi Gras Park on Saturday night, the City of Mobile performed its yearly Mardi Gras Tree lighting ceremony. The cold sure can’t dampen our spirits and keep us from participating in our yearly customs. Mayor Sandy Stimpson declares that he is prepared for the season to start. It looks like the rest of us … Read more
Things are looking good for job seekers out there. The job market in Mobile developed dramatically over the last year. This created a need for more workers in the area. There were 1,342 new jobs generated thanks to projects launched by the Mobile Chamber’s Industrial Development Board and Industrial Development Authority. That’s a significant increase … Read more
