Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile, Alabama, celebrates the city's history of hosting the 1st Mardi Gras celebration in ...

The 1980 Mardi Gras and Joe Cain Day celebration was the last one for Rayford, who died on Aug. 3, 1980. (supplied photo).

Meanwhile, Mobile is looking to capitalize on the ship’s temporary presence. Sledge has already scheduled a harbor tour featuring the SS United States on March 27 through Historic Blakeley State ...

History of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras was observed for the first time in the New World by French pioneers at Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff, the first settlement of Mobile way back in 1703. And it only grew ...

So remember, even though New Orleans is well-known for its Mardi Gras celebration, make no mistake, its home is in Mobile, Alabama. And if you ask anyone from there, they'll be sure to tell you.

History of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras was observed for the first time in the New World by French pioneers at Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff, the first settlement of Mobile way back in 1703. And it only grew ...