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Mobile prepares for Fat Tuesday with packed parade schedule
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Downtown Mobile is buzzing the night before Fat Tuesday as families claim their spots and prepare for the biggest parade day of the year. Families are setting up chairs and talking strategy along the parade route. One group of kids showed off a sign with a big target and a basket, hoping to improve their aim and their catch rate.
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Gulf Shores prepares for 47th annual Mardi Gras with upsurge in parade entries
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Gulf Shores will kick off Mardi Gras Day on the gulf coast with what could be its biggest parade ever for the 47th year. There are 50 entries in Tuesday’s parade, way up over the last few years. For the first time in several years, the parade route has been moved back to Highway 59.
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Rising Tides: Jimmy Buffett got it right, when it comes to Mardi Gras in Mobile
Rising Tides is an opinion column exploring all things Mobile. There’s a flambeaux man with a gold earring/ And the cold north wind smells like kerosene/ Here comes the float of the Carnival Queen/ I want to wrap her in serpentine. -- Jimmy Buffett, “Serpentine”. What is Mardi...
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Fruitful Gulf Shores: Fresh Smoothies, Acai Bowls, and Cold-Pressed Juice
Fruitful is a family-owned smoothie shop in Gulf Shores, Alabama, serving fresh smoothies, acai bowls, and cold-pressed juices made with natural ingredients. TL;DR Don't have time to read the full article? Here are my top finds:. 🏨Hotels and Vacation Rentals. 📍Tours. ✨What's New in Gulf Shores & Orange...
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Gulf Shores Launches New Beginner Hiking And Camping Program
Participants will visit Gulf State Park and Blakely State Park for hands-on training. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Outdoor enthusiasts in South Baldwin County have a new reason to lace up their hiking boots this spring. The City of Gulf Shores Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is launching a specialized program for beginners. This initiative aims to teach residents how to navigate the Great Outdoors safely and with confidence. It is specifically designed for those who want to move from casual walking to serious backpacking.
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Cops on motorcycles: The parade within the Crew of Columbus parade
The marching bands.... and the enthusiastic maskers throwing beads and moon pies to an energized crowd... Those are the images we all have grown accustomed to at a Mobile Mardi Gras parade. But there's something that happens at most downtown parades that many of you have not seen. And to...
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Fort Morgan Oyster Fest Returns For A Shucking Good Time
The 2026 Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest will return for another weekend of fresh seafood, music, and art along Alabama’s Gulf Coast in just 2 weeks. Each year, the festival attracts visitors eager to enjoy Fort Morgan’s homegrown oysters prepared in various flavorful styles. The event continues to showcase the area’s local culture and coastal charm.
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Knights of Cote d’Azur parade draws crowds in Loxley
LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Revelers lined the streets for the Knights of Cote d’Azur parade Saturday night. The parade stretched 2.5 miles and featured 10 floats following this year’s theme “Where No Knight Has Gone Before.”. FOX10’s Lenise Ligon and Hal Scheurich joined the parade in our...
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USS Farragut arrives in Mobile to more jovial reception than vessel’s namesake got
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The city offered no resistance as the USS Farragut pulled into port Friday. Mobile gave the Arleigh Burke-class multi-mission destroyer a much warmer welcome than the vessel’s namesake got. Admiral David Farragut led Union naval forces during the Battle of Mobile Bay at the end of the Civil War.
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Joe Cain’s Merry Widow schedule
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Cain’s Merry Widows have released a press release with a schedule of events for Joe Cain Day. Cain’s Merry Widows are set to celebrate their dear Joe on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments.
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What’s Happening: February 13-15
There’s plenty to do in the River Region this weekend as we celebrate both Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day!. There are Mardi Gras events happening in Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka and Auburn to celebrate this holiday, which got its start in Mobile way back in 1703, before New Orleans began its own celebration.
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Jackson County Carnival Association Parade set to roll Saturday
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is sharing details on the Jackson County Carnival Association’s Parade. That is set to roll on Valentine’s Day at noon. Roads in the parade route will close at 11 Saturday morning and detours will be in place. The float staging area...
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Amtrak Mardi Gras service attracts travelers excited for Carnival season
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mardi Gras Amtrak Service is arriving just in time for Carnival season. A couple traveled by train on the Amtrak Mardi Gras Express, and they’re experiencing their first Boom Boom in Mobile. “We’re going to check out the parade, see what they have to offer, and hey, just have a good […]
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Mystic Stripers Society 2026 Mardi Gras parade to roll in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. The Mystic Stripers Society will roll through the streets of downtown Mobile on Thursday, Feb. 12. WKRG News 5 will live-stream the parade. You can watch the action here. The...