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The Characters Of Folly And Death In The Order Of Myths Parade During Mardi Gras In Mobile, Alabama — Folly and Death face off in the Order of Myths Parade in Mobile. (Visit Mobile)

It’s the start of a new year, and it’s tough to find a better place in Alabama to experience the energy than Mobile. A city of firsts, it’s the state’s first European settlement, the nation’s original home of Mardi Gras and where most agree the NFL draft truly begins each year.

“A city born to celebrate,” indeed, and there’s barely a pause between the highs of the holidays and rolling into a new season of parades, parties and more. The atmosphere is electric—and all within easy reach in less than four hours driving from Birmingham.

Read on for an essential guide to Mobile for Senior Bowl and Mardi Gras season, and discover why it’s such a special time to experience the best of the Port City.

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