Mardi Gras on the Alabama Gulf Coast


Who knew?

  • Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have great parades.

  • People will go to Mardi Gras parades in ALL kinds of weather.

  • Mardi Gras started in Alabama, not New Orleans.

  • There is no age limit for lusting after Mardi Gras beads.

  • Moonpies come in different flavors, including banana.

  • Getting people to throw you free stuff is an art form.

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