First Mardi Gras

We've experienced so many new things since moving to Mobile...& we were anxiously anticipating one more - MARDI GRAS!!! Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras (not New Orleans!) & this city becomes immersed in all things that lead to Fat Tuesday -- parades, balls, décor, cuisine. The kids even get an entire week out of school! It's like NOTHING I've ever seen!!

There's no way we could live in this port city without taking part in some of the festivities!

I took loads of pics, but here are just a few from our very 1st Mardi Gras parade... 

"Throw me something, Mister!!"