(Photo courtesy of Adrienne Gray )
For the last few weeks, up until last Tuesday, Mobile has been celebrating Mardi Gras…aka The Boom Boom. Our city has been celebrating Mardi Gras since 1831. Locals and tourist come by the thousands to watch the parades and catch beads, or as some call them “Throws”. Traditionally, Mardi Gras is a Catholic celebration beginning 40 days before the Lenten season. The most happening day is Fat Tuesday. This is a day filled with eating rich, yummy, fatty foods before the ritual of fasting for lent which begins Ash Wednesday (the day after), hence the name FAT Tuesday. Let me tell ya, it’s quite a celebration. The photo above was taken during a parade on Fat Tuesday. Lots of people, eh? Here are some more of my favorite photos that myself or Jeff took.
Amanda came to her first Fat Tuesday
You can’t have Mardi Gras without the bands!!
Thanks to our Police Officers for keeping the crowd controlled.
And that’s my tribute to Mardi Gras 2011. Hope you enjoyed!!! See you at Mardi Gras…let the good times roll!!
Apr 1, 2011
Cool! Thanks for sharing!