We’re In ‘Deep Gras’ Now
Those fortunate enough to partake in Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities know that the final week before Ash Wednesday can be a blur. It feels like you’re on a high, attending as many parades and balls as you can. That, my…
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These are posts about the history of Mobile, things that started in Mobile, and things that are just, well, Classic Mobile.
Mardi Gras History: Behind Mobile’s Favorite Bash
Mardi Gras is a Christian celebration and cultural show that has its roots in spring and fertility rituals from long ago. Its beginnings can be traced back thousands of years ago. In this post, I’ll go over a brief Mardi…
History of Mardi Gras King Cake: What Is This Delicious Tradition About?
A gathering won’t be complete without a cake. It’s only fitting that the most regal cake of them all be served at the French Quarter’s biggest party of the year: The King Cake! The origins of this beautiful, oval-shaped confection…
Black History in Mobile Alabama – Amazing Things You Didn’t Know
There are many cultures that are embedded in Mobile’s rich history, but perhaps the most revered are of the African American community. Figures of the American Civil Rights Movement like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Harriet Tubman are…
Recycling in Mobile Alabama – How to Help
One of our prime goals as citizens of the world should be to preserve it for future generations. We’ve already done a significant amount of damage, so we should do our best to reverse these effects. A massive way to…
What the Heck is Mobile Yardi Gras?
We had a really fun conversation with one of the creators of the Mobile porch parade – a part of Yardi Gras! We’re sure that by now, you have seen yards around Mobile with Yardi Gras signs and float decorations…
Ways to Celebrate History in Mobile, AL
As the oldest city in Alabama, Mobile has a rich history spanning centuries. French, British, Greek, Catholic, Creole and African influences have made the city of Mobile the wonderful blend of culture it is today. From architecture to cuisine, everything…
The Time To Get Fit Is Now Mobile AL
We believe that a healthy city is a happy city and we want that for Mobile. Join the Mobile Fit Club to get active!Stay accountable, try new things, and make new friends. Your fitness goals will be different from those around you.Some may…
A First Timer’s Guide to Mobile, AL
Mobile is quickly becoming a hotspot for vacations. We want these travelers to enjoy their time here as much as we love living here, so here are some things first-timers must do when they visit us. A First Timer’s Guide…
Why More People Are Choosing to Live in Mobile Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, is a city that is growing more and more each year. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. There are actually dozens of reasons why this is happening, so we’ve combined the main reasons…