A massive 154-pound MoonPie took center stage at Mobile’s downtown New Year’s Eve celebration, continuing a beloved coastal Alabama tradition.
Tag: holiday events
Mobile
Exploreum Rings in the New Year Early for Mobile’s Youngest Fans
The Exploreum Science Center in downtown Mobile hosted an early New Year celebration for children, complete with a mini-MoonPie drop and confetti.
Mobile
Mobile’s Santa Run Sets Records for Runners and Money Raised
Carpe Diem Coffee and Tea Co.’s 13th annual Santa Run in Mobile drew more than 500 runners and raised over $15,000 despite Christmas Eve rain.
Mobile County
Bellingrath’s Magic Christmas in Lights Lands in National Top Six
Theodore’s Bellingrath Gardens placed sixth nationally in a USA Today reader poll ranking the country’s best public holiday light displays this season.
Mobile
Hank Aaron Stadium Lights Up for New Drive-Thru Holiday Display
Hank Aaron Stadium has become a drive-thru holiday light show, drawing nearly 10,000 cars and raising money for local charities this season.
Mobile County
Bellingrath Gardens’ Magic Christmas in Lights Earns National Attention
Bellingrath Gardens’ Magic Christmas in Lights, now in its 19th year, is drawing national recognition among the country’s top holiday light displays.
Mobile
Downtown Mobile’s Elfapalooza Falls Just Short of Guinness Elf Record
More than 1,200 costumed elves packed Bienville Square for Mobile’s Elfapalooza, edging an old world record but missing the new mark set in Thailand.
Baldwin County
Foley’s Christmas Parade and Snow Day Kick Off Holiday Season Across Baldwin County
Foley’s Christmas parade and artificial snow event drew thousands as Baldwin County communities kicked off a busy month of holiday celebrations.
Baldwin County
Gulf State Park Pairs Santa Visit With Foster Child Gift Drive
Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores hosted a holiday party this month pairing a Santa Claus visit with a gift drive for Baldwin County foster children.
Local News
Three Dog Night to Headline Downtown Mobile MoonPie Drop for New Year’s Eve
The band Three Dog Night was set to headline Mobile’s free New Year’s Eve celebration, capped by the midnight MoonPie Drop from the RSA BankTrust tower as the city welcomed 2012 and Mardi Gras season.