Washington, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Barry Moore issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) introduced a resolution with Congressman Shomari Figures (AL-02), recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and affirming Mobile, Alabama, as the birthplace of the celebration in the United States.
"Mardi Gras didn't start somewhere else and eventually find its way to Mobile, it started right here in 1703," said Congressman Moore (AL-01). "For more than 300 years, the people of Mobile have celebrated Mardi Gras with parades, balls, and community, marking the close of Carnival and the beginning of Lent. This tradition reflects the shared culture and community found on the Gulf Coast, passed down genera...