2012 Mardi Gras along the beaches and bays of the Gulf Coast – TX, LA, AL, MS and FL
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Gulfscapes’ Gulf Coast Mardi Gras preview is one of our most popular features each year. We print this within our January issue and update this website. Advertising is available both in the print issue and online. Here are links to digital versions of the 2010 and 2011 Issues with our Mardi Gras stories and photos which celebrate one of the most loved Coastal Events on the Gulf – Mardi Gras.
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Pensacola Mardi Gras Krewe Flora-Bama DO IT WITH US AT THE LINE! KREWE OF BAD HABITS Krewe of DIvas All Ladies Krewe! Krewe of La You say Lower Alabama like its a bad thing! Krewe of Jesters The Oldest Women’s Krewe in Pensacola1 Krewe of Blues They look like they’re from the CIA, or somethin’…the Blues Brothers! Krewe of Sirens Promoting Friendship, Love and Self Confidence! Krewe of Bayou Gypsies Flowing Skirts, bangles and Laughter! These Gypsies are a true Free Spirit! Krewe of Hip Huggers These Hip skirts and cats make a boss Krewe! Krewe of St. Patrick’s The luck of the Irish! Krewe de Margineaux New Krewe living on the fringes! Krewe Karrus Navalis Watch out for these Spartans! Panhandle Bayou Bengals The LSU Alumni show their pride each Mardi Gras Season Krewe of [...]
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We Defeated the Godless Communists! Battle of Galveston Won! America wins again! Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, a day that will live in . . . famy, will forever be known as VR Day! That’s when we defeated Romania, who last year stole OUR world record for the largest choreographed umbrella dance. Hell no, we couldn’t stand for that. So Mike Dean and his patriot crew at Yaga’s Entertainment rallied the troops on Galveston Island to stem communism’s assault on that most sacred of American traditions, funky dancing. After the smoke cleared, 1,503 people had charged into the breech, also known as the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Parade, where they danced the Hokey Pokey, waived their decorated umbrellas and vanquished the heathens from Russia. We showed those perestroika-brained commies that their measly 1461 dancing umbrellas were no match for the good ol’ U. S. of A. And if next year they dare [...]
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Pensacola Mardi Gras Mardi Gras festivities are open to families, offering the perfect alternative. Celebrating Mardi Gras since 1874, Pensacolians host four parades every year featuring masked characters, fun throws and elaborate floats that sail along the area’s beaches. And, with temperatures typically in the mid 60s, there is plenty of Florida sunshine to go around. Parade Dates Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl. Feb. 11. Bring your children and favorite four-legged friends out to Pensacola Beach for a lively walking parade. Free Admission. (850) 932-1500,www.pensacolabeachchamber.com Snowbird’s Mardi Gras Lunch. Feb. 15. Snowbirds are invited to enjoy a breakfast of coffee and beinets or a lunch of red beans and rice at Seville Quarter in downtownPensacola. Registration is required. Free admission. (850) 434-1234,www.visitpensacola.com/snowbirds Mardi Gras Downtown Illuminated Parade. Feb. 17. Starting at 8 p.m., admire the gorgeous lighted floats as they make their way down Palafox Place and through historic downtown Pensacola. Free [...]
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City of Fairhope It’s time for Mardi Gras in Fairhope! Mystic Mutts of Revelry-Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:30 p.m. Knights of Ecor Rouge-Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:45 p.m. Maids of Jubilee Friday-February 17, 2012, 6:45 p.m. Order of the Mystic Magnolias- Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:45 p.m.
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Mardi Pardi Eco Adventure Race in Mississippi Get ready to run, paddle and let the good times roll! The Mardi Pardi Eco Adventure Race Triathlon returns on Sat., Feb. 18, 2012, to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Occurring annually on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, the 5K run, 2 mile kayak paddle and 12 mile bike ride will promote Gulf Coast eco-awareness and highlight the area’s wide open beaches and just all-around natural beauty along with the great Mardi Gras culture celebrated in these parts. (Participants can opt to run the 5K run only if they are feeling lazy!) This year’s after-Pardi, to be held at the Depot Green at the historic train depot in Bay St. Louis, will feature Cornell Williams (seen lately on Treme), John Gros and Zena Moses along with Jeremey Mojo Phipps with Lagniappe for some traditional New Orleans Second Line, lots of local Gulf Coast fare like Gumbo and [...]
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