February 10, 2026
Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Figures, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Strong, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Sewell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration’s origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Whereas Mardi Gras is celebrated every year as a date of importance by residents and visitors of the city of Mobile, Alabama;
Whereas Mardi Gras, the conclusion of the annual Carnival celebration in Mobile, Alabama, has been celebrated since 1703, making it the oldest official home of Carnival celebrations in the United States;
Whereas the past 3 centuries have been marked by a consistent celebration of parades, throws, and festivities that mark the end of Carnival and the beginning of the Christian fasting season of Lent;
Whereas Mardi Gras remains a broadly loved and widely recognized day of cultural and historical significance by the community in Mobile, Alabama; and
Whereas Mardi Gras, and the celebration of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a reminder of the original landing of French settlers in the Louisiana territory, which originally set its capital in Mobile, Alabama: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives recognizes the historic origin of the celebration of Mardi Gras in the United States as being in Mobile, Alabama.