MOBILE, Ala.(WALA) – Returned to the Alabama Gulf Coast on the finish of the Mardi Gras season. The anticipation is already constructing forward of Port Metropolis’s largest celebration of the 12 months.
Crowds defied the chilly climate and got here downtown to witness the large tree transition from Christmas to Mardi Gras. For some, Mardi Gras was experiencing tree lighting and carnival season for the primary time.
Family and friends had enjoyable earlier than the most important second of the evening. Then the countdown started. The change was turned and the tree lit up in purple, inexperienced, and gold, with Cell Mayor Sandy Stimpson doing the distinction. The park was crammed with pleasure. ah and ah.
After the timber have been lit, the parents have been able to let the nice days movement with the sounds of the Juke Field Brass Band. Then, everybody paraded at Coop on Saturdays and Cooper Riverside Park for a free live performance.
Regardless of all the enjoyment the season brings, some are nonetheless elevating security considerations within the wake of the lethal New Yr’s Eve downtown, however Mayor Stimpson assures the residents of Cell that he is working arduous to make it protected this Mardi Gras season.
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