MARDI GRAS PARADES:
KREWE DE LA DAUPHINE- Sat 1pm, Dauphin Island
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REESE’S SENIOR BOWL - Sat 1:30pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, Mobile
The Reese’s Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage in the NFL Draft process. The longest continual-running all-star game has taken place in Mobile the past 76 years. More than 900 NFL personnel, including key decision-makers from all 32 teams, are visiting the Port City for Senior Bowl week. CLICK HERE
SENIOR BOWL WEEK EVENTS:
USA HEALTH DOC ROCK- Thurs 6:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile
Doc Rock is a “battle of the bands” style event where at least one member of each band has an affiliation with USA Health. You can vote for your favorite band, and prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Proceeds benefit research and critical clinical needs at USA Health. CLICK HERE
SENIOR BOWL STREET PARTY/ MARDI GRAS PLAYER PARADE - Fri 6pm, Downtown Mobile Entertainment District, Dauphin Street
Join us on the parade route from the Renaissance Hotel on Royal St., and then west on Dauphin St. towards Cathedral Square for the annual Mardi Gras-style player parade. Local high school marching bands will lead the players (in their college jerseys), college mascots, local dignitaries and NFL cheerleaders as we show the country what Mardi Gras in Mobile is all about! CLICK HERE
SENIOR BOWL CONCERT FEATURING ELI YOUNG BAND and Sammy Kershaw – Fri 7pm, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
This is a FREE concert, part of the Senior Bowl Street Party. CLICK HERE
SENIOR BOWL FAN FEST- Sat 10:30, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, Mobile
The Senior Bowl Fan Fest will be located on the southwest lawn of Hancock Whitney Stadium! This FREE fun zone will include food, inflatables, yard games, and other family-fun activities. Stop by for a quick bite, meet the New Orleans Saints Cheer Krewe, and college mascots from across the country. CLICK HERE
SENIOR BOWL PATH TO THE DRAFT TEAM WALK- Sat 11am, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, Parking Lot 105
Like Alabama's Walk of Champions and Auburn's Tiger Walk, the Senior Bowl Path to the Draft Team Walk will pass through the south side parking lot (105). This is a chance for the public to get up close and high-five their favorite college football players on their way to the stadium. CLICK HERE
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PLANTERS NUTMOBILE- Fri-Sun, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores
The Planters NUTmobile will be here this weekend, so you can meet the "Peanutters”, take a tour, take photos, and enjoy samples of Planters nuts! Look for the NUTMobile at these locations:
CoastAL Orange Beach Friday 4pm-5:30pm
Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores Saturday 10am-2pm
The Hangout in Gulf Shores Sunday 11am-4pm
This event is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA DOUBLE BRIDGE RUN- Sat 7am 15K, Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola; 8:30am 5K, Gulf Breeze High School (across from football field)
One of the premier 15K races in the country, the course carries runners over two bridges, across Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. For the first time this year, the run will go over the fully completed Pensacola Bay Bridge! It will run from downtown Pensacola with a tour that includes the historic district, and picturesque Bayfront Parkway, a run through Gulf Breeze, and onto Pensacola Beach. The 5K invites both runners and walkers to travel from Gulf Breeze to beautiful Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island and the Gulf Islands Seashore. CLICK HERE
PCA RODEO- Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Bulls and broncs, cowboys and cowgirls - rodeo's biggest superstars perform feats of athleticism during each performance of the professional rodeo.These events will take place each day: Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Break-a-way Roping, Ladies Barrel racing, Team Roping, Bull Riding. CLICK HERE
MOBILE OPERA: GALLANTRY- Sat 7:30pm, Murphy High School Auditorium, Mobile
Mobile Opera pays homage to the television comedy hours of the 1950s with a vibrant showcase of emerging talent, featuring a special presentation of Douglas Moore’s opera that combines hospital drama with a nod to the classic “soaps.” CLICK HERE
WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE: 70s BRIT POP - Fri/Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
White Tie Rock Ensemble delivers the greatest hits of Rod Stewart, Elton John, David Bowie, Queen and all your favorite Glam Rock! CLICK HERE
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW- Jan 24-Feb 2, Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile
This is a WWE Wrestling twist on a classic Shakespeare play. Grab tickets to this Shakespeare SMACKDOWN now. CLICK HERE
SHORT ATTENTION-SPAN THEATRE- Thur/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Jan 24th-Feb 2nd, Pensacola Little Theatre
Short Attention Span Theatre is back by popular demand, lighting up the stage again for another unforgettable performance at PLT. Prepare to be transported as we delve into a night filled with one-act plays. The black box-style production promises an intimate experience. CLICK HERE
DIAL M FOR MURDER-Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Jan 24-Feb 9th, Theatre 98, Fairhope
An updated version of Frederick Knott’s tale of deception, jealousy, and murder that inspired the classic Alfred Hitchcock film. Tony and Margot appear outwardly to have a perfect life in 1950’s London, until Tony discovers Margot’s affair and decides to plan the perfect crime.
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs RAIL YARD DOGS- Fri/Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Friday is Rally Gulf Coast. Saturday is Mardi Gras night, with on-ice parades during intermissions. CLICK HERE
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