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  • I celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where I can get all the beads and king cake I want. Here's why it beats New Orleans' crowded festivities.

I celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where I can get all the beads and king cake I want. Here's why it beats New Orleans' crowded festivities.

Matthew WilsonFeb 24, 2023, 22:52 IST

Even though New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras, I prefer to celebrate the holiday in Mobile.Matthew Wilson

  • I prefer to celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, instead of New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Tourists can watch parades, eat delicious food, and party all night at both festivals.
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After celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Mobile, I've found that the latter is more my speed.

I grew up in Alabama, so celebrating Mardi Gras in Mobile feels extra special.Matthew Wilson

Historians have debated the holiday's origin, but many Alabamians believe it started in Mobile.

Many people in Mobile believe Mardi Gras started here.Matthew Wilson
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The celebrations have more in common than I expected, like beads and king cakes.

King cake, a frosted pastry, is a classic Mardi Gras treat in both Mobile and New Orleans.Matthew Wilson

Mobile's Mardi Gras tends to be calmer and more family-friendly.

Mobile's parades are comparably less hectic, which my wife and I appreciate.Matthew Wilson
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Alabama's festivities also feel more like a community gathering than a party with people from around the world.

The floats in Mobile are colorful and creatively decorated.Matthew Wilson

Fewer tourists in Mobile mean fewer crowds and less congestion.

Mobile's parades tend to be less crowded than the ones in New Orleans.Matthew Wilson
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Both cities have delicious food, but Alabama's crawfish and MoonPies are unbeatable, in my opinion.

Mobile's proximity to the ocean means the seafood is incredibly fresh.Matthew Wilson

Mobile's Mardi Gras is part of my family's long-lasting tradition, so it's extra special to me.

I've loved bringing my wife to Mardi Gras in Mobile and showing her my family's traditions.Matthew Wilson
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