This review is for the yoga class on Thursdays 930am, Summer 2016...it was terrific. Kimmy is a…read morethorough yoga instructor. She watches your movement and poses, corrects if needed and is always encouraging. Everything you want from a instructor. She provides modifications if needed and offers harder movements. Can't say enough positive things about kimmy, she is the best. You can purchase a block of classes or drop in ($12). Thanks for a wonderful class kimmy!

We attended this event for the second year in a row. We were happy to see they moved it from…read moreAugust to September as it was slightly cooler this year. The hooptie do takes place under the big tent behind Springhill Hospital. Guests can enjoy a car show, a silent auction, a raffle, live music and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. I'm talking shrimp and grits, gumbo, fried catfish, cobbler for dessert and much more. The food on the buffet is prepared by the hospital and Half Shell Oyster House has been there the past two years giving samples of their delicious chargrilled oysters on the half shell. Each guest also gets two free drinks - beer, wine, Cokes or bottled water. It's well worth the price of tickets. The tickets sell for $25 each and the proceeds go towards a great cause.

Beautiful, funny, best personality, friendly and very kind! I can not say enough about this human…read morewho loves interacting and entertaining other human. I Love seeing other human enjoying and living life!

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The LaShe's throw! I love the name of the krewe too. It reminds me of a club my friends and I…read morewould've started as little girls. This women's krewe has been parading about 25 years, and they roll exactly one week before Fat Tuesday. This year's theme was Embracing Southern Charm. The floats were awesome, and included a Southern Belle, resembling an Azalea Trail Maid, a Memphis Blues themed float, a Magnolia themed float, a rooster and barn float, just to name a few. There were a few high school bands, but our beloved Excelsior Band didn't march. There were several knights on horses in the parade, the Mobile Baykeepers rode in their boat, the Mobile Bay Bears van and mascot, and the music train. This was my first year to see them, but it won't be the last!

Awesome parade again with fantastic weather. This is a great family friendly parade where kids can…read morebe kids and adults also have a great time. Get here early since getting a spot can become difficult since roads close. The out and back loop is awesome so you get throws twice and this group throws really great items.

I happened to be in Mobile playing tourist and decided to have a look around at this museum. The…read morerotating exhibit of Sunken Treasures was very interesting. Of course there are 50billion11 things on the sea floor given how many ships have sunk. The wide variety of things to explore here, I could have easily spent several hours here. There is a section on Mardi Gras, the history of the lands, the peoples who were here before the Europeans. The kids' section was super cute. The exhibit on mourning was also great. I do like knowing about the history of mourning. The timeline that included slavery was eye-opening. The area with all of the buggies was delightful, and I wish I could ride one! Take it out for a spin.

A must see when visiting Mobile is the Historic Museum that is currently hosting a display of…read moreJapanese Samurai's armor and historical artifacts. The curated exhibit is very educational and informative on the Shogun era's. Additionally the museum provides a wide range of interactive experiences on Mobile's history. From the founding of the city that predates the formation of the State to the arrival of the first African slaves to the history of Mardi Gras, it's all there.

I walked this parade for the first time this year, 2023. I way under estimated this. This is an…read moreawesome parade and I highly recommend everyone to attend. The floats are great and the story behind the parade makes it even better. It gives the people who want to walk a chance to do so. I would choose this over NOLA in a heartbeat.

I'm just going to assume that every Mobilian knows the legend of Joe Cain, so I'll spare you the…read moredetails. (If you aren't from here, you can look him up on Wikipedia or check out the Mobile Mask website.) This isn't the fanciest parade with the most elaborate floats. Although there are a few elaborate ones, the majority are just people riding on decked out trailers. It's probably the parade where you'll catch the most throws. This parade is often referred to as "the people's parade". This parade always rolls the Sunday prior to Fat Tuesday. Before the parade begins, the Merry Widows visit the gravesite of Joe Cain in the Church Street Cemetery, then his home place in the Oakleigh district. Of course, Chief Slacabamorinico makes a grand appearance at the parade. The coveted black beads are thrown by the Merry Widows, who area dressed in long black dresses and black veils. The Merry Mistresses, on the other hand, are dressed in shorter red dresses with red veils, and toss red roses to the crowd. This is probably one of the most fun parades to attend. It's the first parade my kids and I ever attended together, and it will forever remain one of our happiest memories. They caught SO much stuff and had such a great time reveling. It's really a can't miss parade for Mobile's carnival season!

Apollo's Mystic Ladies is a krewe formed in Daphne, which is where they ride. They typically have…read moreelaborate floats (which they rent from other krewes), bands, and tons of throws. Their parade is very safe and family oriented, and rolls through old downtown Daphne on a Friday night. The parade route starts behind the Daphne Library on Scenic 98, then turns onto College Avenue, 6th Street, Belrose Avenue, then goes back down 98 and ends by the library. Parking is ample at Winn-Dixie, the library/civic center parking lot, Daphne UMC (for $5), the post office, or anywhere downtown. You and your family are certain to have a great time!

I truly respect this parade and for what they stand for and it was a great beginning for the trip…read moremy wife and I mad down south in order to locate somewhere to live due to a relocation. All in all it is family friendly and they do a good job. It is an out and back parade as I would call it, so don't leave when they go by because they will be back for double the fun. Great organization and kudos to them!!