A variety of events take place in Alabama each year, including its most famous event of all – Mardi Gras. This weekend officially kicked off Mardi Gras 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. It’ll come to an end on Tuesday, March 5. Although most people will celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana this year, there are quite a few reasons why everyone should consider celebrating it in Mobile.
Listed below are eight undeniable reasons why everyone should attend this year’s Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama.
1. Mobile, Alabama is the birthplace of America's Mardi Gras.
Most people believe Mardi Gras, which means "Fat Tuesday" in French, got its start in Louisiana. However, America's first Mardi Gras took place in 1703 in Mobile, Alabama. This was actually 15 years prior to its start in Louisiana.
2. For the most part, Mardi Gras in Mobile is family friendly.
Sure, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is family friendly, but anyone who's ever attended both celebrations will tell you that Mobile's Mardi Gras is far less rowdy and more family friendly.
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3. Mobile's Mardi Gras parade floats are spectacular!
Because more people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, it only makes sense that more people will be attending the festivities in "The Big Easy" this year.
6. The city of Mobile has its very own Carnival Museum.
While touring this unique museum, you'll get to view several gowns, crowns, scepters, and extravagant robes of Mobile's past Mardi Gras kings and queens. You'll also get to view an impressive collection of historical photographs. You can visit the Mobile Carnival Museum at 355 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602.
7. During your stay in Mobile, you'll have access to lots of interesting places to visit, including the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is one of Alabama's most spectacular pieces of architecture. This gorgeous cathedral took 15 years to build and opened to the public in 1850. It's a definite must-see while you're in Mobile. You can visit the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 2 S Claiborne St., Mobile, AL 36602.
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8. You'll also have access to some of Alabama's best restaurants, including the city's famous Wintzell's Oyster House.
Wintzell's Oyster House, which recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, is one of Mobile's most popular restaurants. It started as a six stool oyster bar in 1938 and is now one of Alabama's best seafood restaurants. There are eight Wintzell's Oyster Houses in Alabama, and you can visit the Downtown Mobile location at 605 Dauphin St.
If you’ve ever celebrated Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, please share your experience with us in the comments. Also, please share with us other reasons to attend this year’s Mardi Gras in Mobile.
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