Mardi Gras in Mobile

Mardi Gras in Mobile began its carnival celebration years before the city of New Orleans was founded.

In the 1700s, mystic societies formed in Mobile, such as the Societe de Saint Louis, believed to be the first in the New World. These curious organizations brought old-world traditions as they held celebrations like parades and balls with themes like Scandinavian mythology and the dream of Pythagoras. Today, more than 800,000 people annually take in the sights, sounds and attractions of the celebration. Historian and preservationist L. Craig Roberts, through extensive research and interviews, explores the captivating and charismatic history of Mardi Gras in the Port City.

Publisher: History Press
Published: 01/12/2015
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781626197282

About the Author
Roberts, L. Craig: - L. Craig Roberts is an architect, historian and preservationist in Mobile, Alabama. He received his bachelor's degree in architecture from Auburn University. He volunteers as a docent at the Mobile Carnival Museum and is a regular lecturer on the topic of Carnival for the University of South Alabama's Road Scholar programs, among other sites around the state.