Lecture: Mardi Gras in Mobile - America's First Mardi Gras

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Name: Lecture: Mardi Gras in Mobile - America's First Mardi Gras
Date: January 11, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Website: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/globalusa/usagc/ [http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/globalusa/usagc/]
Event Description:
Mobile had the first Mardi Gras in the Western Hemisphere in 1703 and the first float parade in 1830. Today,  Mobile has 77 Mystic Societies and  37 parades.  Come for a lively exploration of the history and tradition of Carnival with Mobile’s resident Mardi Gras historian and author.   This is the third lecture in this year’s  USA Gulf Coast Distinguished Lecture Series. 
Location:
Gulf Shores Cultural Center
19470 Oak Road West (County Road 6)
Gulf Shores, Al 36542
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, January 11   6:30-7:30 pm
Contact Information:
Lisa Simon 251-460-7200
Send an Email [lsimon@southalabama.edu]
Fees/Admission:
The lecture is free and open to the public, but please register so that we can plan for seating and refreshments. 
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