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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
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Cedar Point Pier to temporarily close for construction
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Cedar Point Pier in Dauphin Island will soon be temporarily closed for construction, according to a news release. Mobile Mardi Gras 2025: Parade Schedule The park will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, March 7 and is expected to be closed for four months. has learned that the renovations will improve the park's accessibility and resiliency. These improvements include: ADA-compliant pier access Access ramp from parking area New canopy covered deck between bathroom trailers and office New walkway from the existing pier to the new deck Utility upgrades New concrete parking pads Causeway driveway turnouts Improved shoreline deterioration protection for increased resiliency The construction is expected to last about four months and will reopen upon completion. The roughly $1 million construction contract was awarded to Gillis Construction by the Mobile County Commission on February 10; Moffat & Nichol are the engineering and construction management. MCPSS bus driver involved in crash injuring students has received 3 speeding tickets in 4 years Funding for this project is provided through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2001. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Climate
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Semmes Mardi Gras parade and ball canceled — what we know
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Semmes Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the city's Mardi Gras parade and ball, has learned. Train stuck in Axis causes traffic delays: Mount Vernon Police The parade and ball would have been the first for Semmes. Officials announced the parade and ball at the beginning of January. 'We regret to announce that our city's Mardi Gras Parade and Ball have been canceled due to low participation,' read a COC Facebook post. 'We truly appreciate everyone who showed interest and supported our efforts to bring this celebration to life.' Mardi Gras-themed 'Snowbird Social' happening on Pensacola Beach City officials said anyone who purchased tickets to the ball will be refunded through Eventbrite. WKRG is your source for Gulf Coast Mardi Gras coverage. Here's more information. Mardi Gras Guide Mobile Mardi Gras 2025: Parade Schedule Mobile Mardi Gras 2025 Parade Routes Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
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New krewe bringing Mardi Gras magic to Central Baldwin County for first time
LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Over the years, the Mardi Gras spirit has spread from Mobile to surrounding communities. This year, the good times are rolling in a new city as a krewe in Loxley is hosting its first-ever Mardi Gras parade. How Mobile high school bands prepare for Mardi Gras parades After celebrating year after year across the Gulf Coast, a group of men in Loxley figured it was time to bring the magic of Mardi Gras to their hometown. 'I mean, it's all around us. The Eastern Shore, Fairhope, Mobile, of course, where it originated,' a member of the Knights of Côte d'Azur said. 'So we put all our minds together and came up with, 'Hey, we need to do it.'' The member of the krewe told the organization wanted a unique name that represented the group and its roots in Baldwin County. 'You know, KOCA, Knights of Côte d'Azur, it means Redneck Riviera,' the krewe member said. 'Highway 59 was the corridor to the Gulf, so it was always called the Redneck Riviera. So we turned that around and that's what it means.' Mardi Gras 2025: Baldwin County Ball Schedule The krewe said it began preparing for this year's Mardi Gras season back in 2023 when the krewe was first founded. They said that after years of preparation, they're finally ready to ride through the streets of Loxley. 'It's been a lot of work and there's a lot of guys that put a lot of time into this,' he said. 'We're going to have some bumps in the road, but we really prepared for them. The city's worked with us and we're excited. We're ready to go. And we just hope people come out and see us.' The krewe is 160 members strong, and the theme for year one is Knight 1 to honor their inaugural first ride. Loxley officials said city departments are busy preparing for the festivities. Mobile Mardi Gras horse evaluations, training begin 'We're beefing up our law enforcement. We will have to use some outside law enforcement,' Loxley Mayor Richard Teal said. 'The fire department will be involved, our utility departments and public works. Everybody will be involved in hosting and putting on this Mardi Gras parade.' Loxley city officials said they're excited and proud to not only represent the people of Loxley but also to host central Baldwin County's first-ever Mardi Gras parade. 'We're the first one, so we're hoping we have a good crowd and we invite all of Baldwin and Mobile County over here to be part of it,' Loxley City Councilmember Jeff Knight said. 'We're just excited to work with the locals here in Loxley, and everybody is really getting excited about it.' The parade will kick off at the Loxley Civic Center on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. boasting eight floats and performances by the Robertsdale High School Marching Band and cheerleaders. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
