Mardi Gras Park Opened in Downtown Mobile in 2018
After more than a year of construction, Mardi Gras Park opened to the public in downtown Mobile in January 2018.
Mobile City Council Approves 13-Month Deal Bringing Carnival Fantasy to Alabama Cruise Terminal
The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a 13-month agreement that will bring the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.
How Mobile Became a Home Port for Carnival Cruise Lines
A look back at how Mobile built a cruise industry partnership with Carnival, from a 2001 test run to a full-time home port.
Could Mobile Land a Second Carnival Cruise Ship?
As Mobile prepares for the return of Carnival Cruise Line, an industry analyst says the city could eventually support a second homeported ship.
Cruisers, Officials Celebrate Carnival’s Planned Return to Mobile
News that Carnival Cruise Line plans to return to Mobile sparked excitement among longtime cruisers, hoteliers and tourism officials across Alabama.
Carnival, City of Mobile Near Deal to Bring Cruise Ship Back to Port
Mobile's mayor announced the city is finalizing a deal with Carnival Cruise Line to bring a cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.
Mobile Mayor Teases Possible Return of Carnival Cruise Line
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson hinted at bringing a Carnival cruise ship back to the city after visiting the cruise line's Miami headquarters this week.
Where to Grab a Drink During Mobile Mardi Gras
Mobile’s entertainment district fills with revelers every Mardi Gras, and the bars along Dauphin Street are at the center of the celebration. For visitors unfamiliar with downtown, a handful of…
The Comic Cowboys: Inside Mobile’s Satirical Mardi Gras Tradition
For more than 130 years, Mobile Mardi Gras group the Comic Cowboys has used satirical signboards to poke fun at each year's biggest headlines.
Why Mobile’s Carnival Season Traditionally Begins on January 6
When does Carnival begin? In Mobile, the answer most locals give is Jan. 6 — Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, the feast marking the visit of the Magi to the Christ…