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🌸 What's Happening Around Mobile Bay

February 25, 2025

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Mardi Gras is in full force.

Snag a copy of the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule.

Also, if you’re new to Mardi Gras, snag our guide on doing Mardi Gras Like a Mobilian.

💳Rundown Insider Discount Cards

Ok, our local discount card prices are increasing!

This card will get you one-time discounts at local businesses around town.

PJ’s Coffee - 10% off
Reney’s Honey Butter - 10% off
Cammie’s Old Dutch - 10% off
Mo’ Bay Beignet Co. - a free syrup with any beignet purchase
Carpe Diem - 25% off one food or beverage purchase
Iron Hand Brewing - 10% off all non-alcohol purchases
Joe Cain Cafe - 10% off
P.S. Taco Company - 10% off
Rock N’ Roll Sushi - 10% off

The cards will be mailed to you (soon after Mardi Gras) and will be good through 12/31/25.

Here’s where it gets fun! The price is now $17.75 $18.25 and will increase again as we announce the final businesses.

So, snag your card before prices increase again.

Cards will print & ship right after Mardi Gras.

Oh, bonus fun — we will donate $5 of every card sold to the local 501(c)3 non-profit, Do Some Good Mobile.

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🌞 News (no shootings allowed here)

Here’s a bit of what’s happening…

Military-Trained Dogs Are on a New Mission to Protect Mobile Bay
Africatown Welcome Center Moves Forward With New Construction Plan
Mobile’s Mountain of Dirt Is a Sign of Big Things Ahead
Keeping Mardi Gras Clean While Keeping the Party Going

Get more details in our news roundup. [you can read or listen while we sing it!]

😎Some Upcoming Events

Feb 25
USA Symphony Band and USA Wind Ensemble Winter Band Concert

Feb 27
Salsa Lessons

Feb 28
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

March 1 - 2
Ballyhoo Festival

March 27
Lip Sync Battle 2025 Fuse Project

🏠 Real Estate Insider

Here’s the local real estate snapshot…

January 25 - February 24, 2025

206 homes were sold (⬆️ by 40)

Average price was $228k (⬇️ by $23.6k)

The average was 32 days on the market.

If you want more snapshot details, sign up for them here.

And here are the homes most recently listed for sale - check them out!

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