MAMGA

MAMGA The purpose of this premier organization, which is comprised of prominent business and civic leaders, is to showcase the best in Mobile, Alabama. L. Roosevelt.

The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association, Inc (formally the Colored Carnival Association) was incorporated under the trusteeship of W. Russell, D.D.S, J.T. McKinnis, Sam Besteda, Jr., and J.A. Franklin, M.D. Dr. Wilborne Russell, a respected dentist and civic leader was president of the CCA and MAMGA for fifty years. He envisioned the carnival association as an outlet for the youth of the Black Afr

ican–American community to display their talents. He wrote the proclamation that is read every year at the coronation ceremonies and read it for fifty consecutive years until his retirement in 1987. The tradition of the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association (MAMGA) continues today due to Dr. Russell’s commitment. Mrs Frederica Evans was another pioneer that was committed to MAMGA (formally the Colored Carnival Association). She was an instructor at Bishop State Junior College (formally Mobile State Junior College). One of her most honored awards was the appointment to the National Youth Administration by President F.D. It was Mrs. Evans who suggested the official title of King Elexix I to rule over Mardi Gras. Mrs. Evans worked tirelessly with the organization until her demise in 1967. To honor her memory Mrs. Evans is referred to as the “Mother of The Colored Carnival”. MAMGA held its first parade in 1939 and presented its first Royal Court in 1940. Alex Herman was king and Aliene Jenkins Howard was queen. The Grand Marshal (formally “The Mayor of Colored Carnival Assoc.”) was Sam Besteda. The first Grand Marshal’s Party (event before the Grand Marshal’s Ball) was given by deceased MAMGA member Oscar Ray Richardson for Mr. Sam Besteda.

08/03/2016

and The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Present Their

2nd ANNUAL "BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE"

THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 6th AT 12 NOON.

IT’S FOOD AND FUN FOR THE FAMILY INCLUDING SPACE WALKS, GIVEAWAYS.....
DJ SID WILL BE ON THE ONES AND TWOS KEEPING THIS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT ON AND POPPING. SCHOOL UNIFORM DONATIONS WILL BE MADE BY UNIFORMS "R" US.

ITS THE SECOND ANNUAL MAMGA BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE THIS SATURDAY AT NOON.

305 MAMGA DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN MOBILE.

PULL UP AND ENJOY FOOD, FUN, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE.

POWERED BY ALEXANDER SHUNNARAH AND ASSOCIATES.

*Please Share* WE ARE REQUESTING THE PRESENCE OF ALL OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME AND ENJOY THE D...
07/13/2016

*Please Share*
WE ARE REQUESTING THE PRESENCE OF ALL OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME AND ENJOY THE DAY WITH US. WE WILL HAVE JUMPHOUSES FOR THE KIDS AND MUSIC. WE WILL BE ACCEPTING AND Feel Free To Contact Us If You Are A Vendor And Would Like To Have A Place To Showcase.
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We Would Like To Thank Greers Market For The Donation To The 24Hour UHAUL Project. Your Donation Is Greatly Appreciated....
07/01/2016

We Would Like To Thank Greers Market For The Donation To The 24Hour UHAUL Project. Your Donation Is Greatly Appreciated. It Begins With Us.

01/29/2015

Future MAMGA Events

Saturday, February 7, 2015
MAMGA Junior Monarch Royal Luncheon 11:00 AM Battlehouse Hotel 26 Royal Street Mobile, AL 36602

Sunday, February 8, 2015
MAMGA Junior Monarch Coronation 4:00 PM Bishop State Community College (Baker Gaines Central Campus) 1365 Dr. Martin Luther King Avenue Mobile, AL 36603

Friday February 13, 2015
MAMGA Grand Marshals Ball9:00 PM (Doors close promptly at 10:00 PM for Presentation) Arthur S. Outlaw Convention Center1. S Water Street Mobile, AL 36602

Sunday, February 15, 2015
Arrival of King Elexis I (and Motorcade) 1:00 PM Foot of Government Street Mobile, AL 36602

Coronation of King Elexis I and Queen7:00 PMArthur S. Outlaw Convention Center1 S. Water StreetMobile, AL 36602

Monday, February 16, 2016
Royal Luncheon 11:00 AM Renaissance Battlehouse Hotel 26 Royal Street Mobile, AL 36602

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
FAT TUESDAY!!!!! The Mammoth Parade 2:00 PM, Route B MAMGA Den 305 N. Washington Ave Mobile, AL 36603

Alright FB Family, we are less than a month from MAMGA's 75th Diamond Presentation to Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Roy...
01/17/2013

Alright FB Family, we are less than a month from MAMGA's 75th Diamond Presentation to Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Royal Court is ready, the Grand Marshal's Ball is ready, the Royal Feast is ready, and last but definitely not least, the MAMMOTH Parade is definitely READY! Happy Mardi Gras Mobile!!!! For a complete listing of MAMGA events and Royal's information, check out our website at www.mamga.com!

01/10/2013

If you attended MAMGA’s 75th Anniversary Kickoff, “Gala on the Bay”, you will definitely enjoy this classy evening as The Gulf Coast Association of Black Journalists, Presents it’s “Pre-Mardi Gras Mixer” Saturday January 12, 2013
Proceeds benefit GCABJ programs and services, including the annual scholarship fund that assists high school seniors & college students majoring in mass communications or similar area of study.
***PRIZES AND GIFTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT***
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER
ID WILL BE REQUIRED
'70'S-EARLY '00'S MUSIC WILL BE PLAYED ALL NIGHT
HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN ROOM RATES DISCOUNTED FOR THIS EVENT
(DISCOUNT CODE: GULF COAST ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS, INC.)
***DRESS TO IMPRESS***
Tickets: $20.00
HOLIDAY INN, SKYVIEW LOUNGE
17th Floor
301 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36609
Saturday, January 12, 2013
9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Call 251.721.0458 or 727.485.3980 for more information or tickets
Email us at [email protected]
Donations: P.O. Box 9602, Mobile, AL 36609

01/04/2013

If you attended MAMGA’s 75th Anniversary Kickoff, “Gala on the Bay”, you will definitely enjoy this classy evening as The Gulf Coast Association of Black Journalists, Presents it’s “Pre-Mardi Gras Mixer” Saturday January 12, 2013
Proceeds benefit GCABJ programs and services, including the annual scholarship fund that assists high school seniors & college students majoring in mass communications or similar area of study.
***PRIZES AND GIFTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT***
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER
ID WILL BE REQUIRED
'70'S-EARLY '00'S MUSIC WILL BE PLAYED ALL NIGHT
HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN ROOM RATES DISCOUNTED FOR THIS EVENT
(DISCOUNT CODE: GULF COAST ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS, INC.)
***DRESS TO IMPRESS***
Tickets: $20.00
HOLIDAY INN, SKYVIEW LOUNGE
17th Floor
301 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36609
Saturday, January 12, 2013
9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Call 251.721.0458 or 727.485.3980 for more information or tickets
Email us at [email protected]
Donations: P.O. Box 9602, Mobile, AL 36609

12/26/2012

Ticket Outlets for MAMGA 2013 Events

Ike Kidd’s Carwash & Grocery
1630 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36603

Northside Check Exchange
2102 St. Stephens Rd.
Mobile, AL 36617

BBQ'ing With My Honey
19170 Hwy43
Mount Vernon, AL 36560

Gabe Peck Allstate Insurance Office
5636 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36608

Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Offices
305 N. Washington Ave
Mobile, AL 36602

Come and join us as we kick off our 75th Diamond Anniversary MAMGA Style!!!!! —
12/26/2012

Come and join us as we kick off our 75th Diamond Anniversary MAMGA Style!!!!! —

12/26/2012

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305 N Washington Avenue
Mobile, AL
36603

Telephone

+12514323050

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