Despite the holiday's rich history in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mayor Sam Jones of Mobile, Alabama, says the first Mardi Gras celebration in this country actually took place in his city, and most Mobile natives agree.
St. George Island. Located just off North Florida's Gulf Coast, the 28-mile St. George Island is one of the last inhabited yet unspoiled barrier islands in Florida â and it is a serene and pet-friendly vacation paradise.
Watch the dolphins play in the beautiful emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as the sunsets. Meet some of the local personalities that call Saint George Island their home. We are pet friendly. Please make The Blue Parrot a part of your visit to St. George Island. You will be happy that you did. Jet Ski Rentals You can have a blast on a jet ski right on the beach next to the Blue Parrot.