Baldwin County residents are gearing up for the South’s biggest season – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades will start rolling ...

WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade ...

1703 – The first Mardi Gras celebration is held in Mobile, Alabama. 1837 – First recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. 1857 – First time floats appear in New Orleans parades.

The first recorded celebration took place in 1703 in Mobile, Alabama. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade didn't happen in New Orleans until 1857, but celebrations and balls were common in the 1700s.

WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade ...

Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before ...