Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Mardi Gras in Mobile offers a bounty of festive entertainment

By: Shirley Jackson

Mardi Gras Mobile
Join the city of Mobile for its annual celebration of Mardi Gras through Tuesday, Feb. 13. Enjoy more than two weeks of festivities, with 40 parades scheduled. Celebrations conclude on Fat Tuesday at 6 p.m. In addition to multiple downtown parades, Mardi Gras events are taking place across the area, including in Fairhope, Daphne, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Sporting events
• The Birmingham Legion soccer team will host Atlanta United FC in a big-time friendly on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at Protective Stadium.
• The Birmingham Bulls hockey squad will square off against the Evansville Thunderbolts at the Pelham Civic Complex Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
• The Birmingham Squadron, the city’s professional basketball team, will battle the Windy City Bulls at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Sunday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m. The Squadron will face Windy City again at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.

Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire tickets for sale
Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie will extend his “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour with one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire. Richie is known for hits such as “Endless Love,” “Lady” and “All Night Long.” Earth, Wind & Fire’s hits include “Let’s Groove,” “September” and “Reasons.” The tour will arrive on Tuesday, May 28, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com.

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