carnival

Jester Statue at Mardi Gras Park

Mother of Mystics Tour

This tour focuses on the roots of Carnival and tells the story of Mobile as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America. It was here that the first mystic society was created in 1830, well before the first krewe was … Read More

Jester Statue at Mardi Gras Park

Mother of Mystics Tour

This tour focuses on the roots of Carnival and tells the story of Mobile as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America. It was here that the first mystic society was created in 1830, well before the first krewe was … Read More

Joe Cain's grave at Church St Graveyard

Old Joe Cain Tour

This walking tour tells the story of Mobile’s most mystical Mardi Gras figure: Joseph Stillwell Cain. The tour includes the historic fire hall were Joe Cain and fellow firefighters reinvented Mobile Mardi Gras after the Civil War. We will also … Read More

Jester Statue at Mardi Gras Park

Mother of Mystics Tour

Was Mardi Gras really born in Mobile, Alabama? Learn why Mobile is the “Mother of Mystics.” Meets at Malaga Inn, 359 Church Street. … Read More

Joe Cain's grave at Church St Graveyard

Old Joe Cain Tour

How did the historical Joe Cain save Mardi Gras? Learn about the man, the myth, and the legend. Meets at Mo’ Bay Beignets, 451 Dauphin Street. … Read More

Joe Cain's grave at Church St Graveyard

Old Joe Cain Tour

How did the historical Joe Cain save Mardi Gras? Learn about the man, the myth, and the legend. Meets at Mo’ Bay Beignets, 451 Dauphin Street. … Read More

Jester Statue at Mardi Gras Park

Mother of Mystics Tour

Was Mardi Gras really born in Mobile, Alabama? Learn why Mobile is the “Mother of Mystics.” Meets at Malaga Inn, 359 Church Street. … Read More