Joe Cain Procession ( CLYDESDALES) PARADE MOBILE, ALABAMA

Carpool is suggested and will determine a parking area/ meet.
Why it's Special:
It's a more informal, historically significant, and community-focused event that truly embodies the "people's" aspect of Mobile's Mardi Gras.
"The People's Parade": Unlike typical parades, it's run by citizens, not a specific to Krewe. The Budweizer Clydesdales will be in this Parade.

Joe Cain: In 1866, Cain paraded in costume to reirgnite Mobile's Mardi Gras spirit; the procession commemorates this revival.

Celebrated: the Sunday before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), it kicks off the final weekend of Carnival.

The Merry Widows: Dressed in mourning black, they traditionally visit Joe Cain's grave in the Church Street Graveyard, often in humorous bickering over him.

Joe Cain Marching Society: An "open" group of marchers, including Chief Slacabamorinico on his coal wagon, who lead the way.

Joe Cain Parading Society: Includes floats and walking groups that follow the marchers.