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Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree
January 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An unforgettable kickoff to the Mardi Gras season awaits with the Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree! Families and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, January 9, from 6–8 p.m., for an evening filled with fun, music, and the magic that heralds this festive season. The schedule of events is as follows:
- The Excelsior Band will open the event at 6 p.m.
- Mayor Stimpson will light the tree at 6:30 p.m.
- The Jukebox Brass Band will perform at 6:30 p.m.
- The Blow House Brass Band will perform at 7:20 p.m.
Food trucks will also be available, making this a celebration not to be missed in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras.
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For questions, email events@cityofmobile.org or call 251-208-1550. This rain-or-shine event includes photography, and by attending, guests consent to being photographed.