Mardi Gras during Covid

 

It's Lunda Gras (aka Monday before Fat Tuesday) and Covid-19 hasn't sucked all the fun out of Mardi Gras.  Yes, the parades have been cancelled, but we are still finding ways to celebrate Mardi Gras.  Even little Fort Morgan's Golf Cart parade was canceled by the county due to concern that crowds like never before may arrive as it would be the only parade.  Our neighbors in Fort Morgan are an independent lot.   A video appeared on our Fort Morgan Parade of decorated golf carts with their Krewe tossing beads and other Throws.  Crowds were adequately social distanced, more so due to the typical size of the crowd than any support for the protocol.    

Likewise Orange Beach wasn't going to sit back and do nothing.   They hosted a great fireworks show at The Wharf on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.   It started with a DJ and laser light show along the palm tree lined street with a big fireworks finale to complete the celebration.  

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

The always creative people of Mobile (at least when it comes to Mardi Gras) have responded with the Mobile Porch Parade.  They set out to help the Artists and others in the Mardi Gras economy by re-envisioning the Mardi Gras Parade.  Instead of floats, they encouraged people to decorate their homes.   People then parade by the displays using an on line map.  

We fell in love with the neighborhood we chose to explore.   The homes were charming, the decorations festive and the residents very welcoming.   I hope you enjoy the highlights from our Mobile Porch Parade below.