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When in Mobile, you will surely be aware of the significance of Mardi Gras. To get a little taste of the celebration no matter what time of the year that you visit, check out Toomey's Mardi Gras. This celebratory store specializes in products for parties and special occasions with a special emphasis on events with a Mardi Gras theme. Find such essentials as masks, jewelry, and of course, the infamous throwaway beads.

Mardi Gras in Mobile takes place over the course of two and a half weeks in February. The city has been recognized as the site of the first ever Mardi Gras celebration in 1703, well before it took place in New Orleans. To continue the tradition of those festivities that were established long ago, many locals and visitors make plans to enjoy the yearly Mardi Gras in Mobile. The festival attracts well over a million people who come to enjoy the parade, masks, the “throws” of beads, as well as all the tastes, sights and sounds that make this party one that should not be missed.

Get a sharp glimpse of what it was like to live in Richards DAR House Museum. The structure is an eye-catching example of Mobile architecture in the 1800s. The house features an awe-inspiring cast-iron facade that portrays all four seasons with an incredible amount of detail. See the meticulously decorated rooms in this house on a guided tour that includes a cup of tea, as well.

Connect the history of your relationship with the history of Mobile when you both enjoy a special, romantic visit to the Museum of Mobile. This impressive facility preserves the history of the Mobile Bay Area and Southwestern Alabama through the creative use of exhibits, presentations, and artifacts. Over 300 years of Mobile's history is encapsulated quite dramatically in this engaging presentation of items. Don't forget to stop into the gift shop for a memento of your date here.