The Gulf Coast city known for its annual Mardi Gras celebrations is Mobile, Alabama.

Mobile is known for hosting the oldest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States, beginning in the early 1700s While New Orleans is often more famous for its Mardi Gras festivities, Mobile's celebration is equally significant in Gulf Coast history. Baton Rouge, Galveston, and St. Petersburg also have celebrations, but Mobile is the standout for this particular event.