Parades, elaborate costumes, and the king of all cakes are all hallmarks of the iconic festival
7. America’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration may be found in Mobile
Mardi Gras remains a big part of the culture in Mobile, Alabama, where two organizations oversee many of its balls and other events. Here, the Mobile Carnival Association's king and queen greet the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association's king and queen at their royal coronation.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.Strands of plastic beads are ubiquitous on New Orleans streets during the carnival season.
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