Folks in Downtown Mobile are anticipating the height of Mardi Gras.
“We are so excited about the upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations. Obviously, we’ve been parading for several weeks herein Downtown Mobile and throughout the community. We’re happy to report our numbers are up over last year as far as the attendance-- and everyone is just ready to have a good time,” said Emily Gonzalez with Visit Mobile.“We just posted that on our time that we’re gonna be here at the store-- the season has been absolutely wonderful,” said Gary Owens with Bienville Souvenirs.
“We really see people from around the country. We have snowbirds that stay in our beach communities and they come over for day and night parades,” stated Gonzalez.“I feel ready- I think the parades we have had helped us prepare for this upcoming weekend- definitely feeling ready. It’s been fun so I am excited,” said Cecily Utsey, Owner of Mardi Gras n’ More.
Friday night kicks off the marathon of Mardi Gras parades, with Crewe of Columbus rolling in at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Mobile.Download the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are. Available free in the
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