Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.

This House Resolution aims to formally recognize the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and its origins in Mobile, Alabama. It asserts that Mobile has celebrated Mardi Gras annually since 1703, establishing it as the oldest official home of Carnival celebrations in the United States. The resolution highlights three centuries of consistent festivities, including parades and throws, marking the end of Carnival and the beginning of Lent. It also connects Mobile's Mardi Gras tradition to the original landing of French settlers and the city's role as the initial capital of the Louisiana territory, underscoring its deep historical roots.