Tablescapes, Mardi Gras on the Coast

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 19, 2023 · 29 Comments 

We are relaxing at the beach house this weekend, Mardi Gras celebrations are in full swing! Friday night one of my friends was in a Mardi Gras parade in nearby Fairhope AL and the Orange Beach Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras parade was last night with more parades on Tuesday in both Gulf Shores and … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Mardi Gras Round-up

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 8, 2016 · 17 Comments 

Spring holidays for 2016 are all piled up this year, with Fat Tuesday, February 9, so close to Valentine’s Day…  just a mere month away!     Mobile, Alabama is one of the first American cities to celebrate Mardi Gras, so it is serious business on the Alabama Gulf Coast.   You can read more … Continue reading →

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Party Panache, Gearing up for Mardi Gras!

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 27, 2014 · 23 Comments 

People along the Gulf Coast are very serious about Mardi Gras.  You might be surprised to learn that the very first Mardi Gras celebrations were in Mobile, Alabama, not New Orleans~ Decorations go up on King’s day Jan. 6, 12 days after Christmas, the feast of the Epiphany.  It celebrates the three kings, bringing their … Continue reading →

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