Sunday, February 23, 2020

Carnivale

It is a fact that Mardi Gras DOES NOT have its origins in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Joseph Stillwell Cain, Jr. is responsible for initiating the modern way of celebrating this holiday in Mobile, Alabama following the War Between the States.

The Sunday before Fat Tuesday (today) is celebrated in Mobile as Joe Cain Day. The highlight is the Joe Cain Procession (not to be confused with a parade).

In the spirit of celebrating Carnivale there is this from our first trip to France….

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