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Mobile is home to a thriving LGBTQIA+ community of locals and visitors alike. We embrace all love, and our inclusive culture is sure to let everyone experience genuine southern hospitality while visiting the Azalea City. Mobile offers many LGBTQIA+ establishments and events year-round.

While

Local beer is better—it’s just the glorious truth! American Craft Beer Week is an annual springtime salute to local beer and local breweries; and in Mobile, that’s an easy salute. Local breweries abound in downtown Mobile. Head over to one, or all, of our taprooms and enjoy fresh brewed, local beer.

Cheers from Mobile! Our beautiful LoDa District makes the perfect backdrop for your cocktail crawl while visiting. What are you waiting for? Enjoy these cocktails and more while strolling through our vibrant entertainment district!

Mobile is the perfect place to kick back and relax this Labor Day weekend. As the city that was Born to Celebrate we always know how to have a good time! As an added bonus, we’ve made planning your three day weekend easy so you can explore Mobile at your own pace and in your own style! Check out these itineraries to get started:

We like to say that anytime you visit our historic city, you'll find exciting and entertaining experiences around every corner. Mobile has a wide variety of museums that are perfect for summer activities! We’ve created a Mobile Museum Bucket List for you to take advantage of:

History Museum of

• Originated in 1703, Mobile is THE birthplace of America's original Mardi Gras.

• Joe Cain is the man. He brought Mardi Gras back to life after the Civil War by leading an impromptu parade down the streets of Mobile and we've been doing it ever since. He has a whole day dedicated to him during

For us locals, Mobile Mardi Gras is a sport and knowing the ins, outs, and everything in between is all part of the fun! So for you first-timers, let us bring you up to speed. Here's what you need to know if you're a first-timer to Mobile Mardi Gras:

We love Moon Pies— Banana, chocolate, peanut

Mobile is a historic city with a storied past, but Mobile is more than battleships and azaleas, (though those are pretty awesome). Mobile is a cultural melting pot with a different flavor for all senses. While Mobile has a ton to see and do, perhaps consider exploring Mobile the way the locals do.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at these events that the whole family can enjoy:

April 9 — ArtWalk
LoDa ArtWalk celebrates National Poetry Month and Kites Over Mobile This hybrid event will feature local artists, arts organizations, and downtown businesses – including

No need to pack away all your Mardi Gras beads just yet, Mobile's St. Patrick's Day celebrations are almost here! Bust out your green, gold, orange and coveted leprechaun beads and celebrate in Mobile!

March 14

It is time to party in the streets with Callaghan's Irish Social Club 74th St.