Two days after Mardi Gras in 2013, national media descended on the Alabama Cruise Terminal, awaiting the nighttime arrival of a crippled cruise liner carrying 4,229 weary passengers. Hundreds of miles ...

The multiple parades, festivities, and parties of Mardi Gras have made for another fantastic season for Mardi Gras in Louisiana, and the many photos that have been shared show this.. In the weeks ...

Mardi Gras actually began in Mobile, Alabama ... curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum. "Carnival with Mardi Gras, at its height, is Mobile, Alabama's greatest living tradition.

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.

Mardi Gras actually began in Mobile, Alabama ... curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum. "Carnival with Mardi Gras, at its height, is Mobile, Alabama's greatest living tradition.

What makes Mobile's Mardi Gras celebration distinct from others? The level of community involvement and ownership, curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum says.

However, many historians and researchers give the honor of originating Mardi Gras in the U.S. to another southern city: Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is located 144 miles away from New Orleans.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Kick off the Mardi Season with MMofA at our Family Mardi Gras Day on January 13 from 1 to 5 pm! Join the Museum’s education team for a variety of art-making activities ...

Alabama offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and Southern hospitality. From the pristine beaches along the Gulf ...

As an Alabama native, I think Mobile is the best place for Mardi Gras in the US. The celebrations are less crowded than New Orleans' and just as fun.