Good morning, Mobile.

The Mobile International Festival—featuring food, music, and dance from many cultures—will take place Saturday, Nov.

22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mobile Fairgrounds, offering families a chance to explore local heritage and global traditions.

A Mardi Gras-themed license plate is proposed for Alabama drivers to honor Carnival traditions and support local groups; pre-commitment orders have been available since Nov.

1 with production planned if 1,000 buyers sign up by Nov. 1, 2026. The design by Carol Danieli features a mask, Mardi Gras text, Est. 1703, and a faint Mobile skyline outline— a nod to local pride.

Birmingham’s airport had fifteen flights cancelled Saturday and twelve Sunday as FAA orders cut more than 2,500 weekend flights amid the shutdown; Mobile Regional Airport lost six flights Saturday and four Sunday—officials warn further cuts will come Tuesday and Friday if the shutdown continues.

In Alabama high school football playoffs, Theodore beat Stanhope Elmore 44 to 27 as quarterback Crishon Overton scored six touchdowns and Baker advanced after Jailen Speedy Wheeler ran 80 yards for a score and two more; Semmes, Williamson, and Jackson also won to set up second-round contests while Providence Christian was eliminated in the Class 2A playoffs—each result moves teams closer to a state title.

Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags

3-4 p.m. — USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park — Free entry — Honor our veterans with patriotic music, presentations, and a flag parade featuring local students.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime

10:00 – 10:30 AM — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories and songs designed to promote early literacy for preschool-aged children and all ages welcome.

Teen Takeover at Parkway Branch

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon filled with video games, board games, crafts, and fun activities designed for teens.

Port City Classic

8-11 p.m. — Ladd-Peebles Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the vibrant HBCU spirit with an exciting matchup between Alabama State and Mississippi Valley State.

Living History Festival at Fort Condé

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Colonial Fort Condé — Free entry — Experience life in the 18th century with hands-on demonstrations and exciting swordfighting shows.

Read & Play Storytime

10:00 – 10:45 AM — Ben May Main Library — Free — Engage your little ones in storytime with books, songs, and fingerplays to nurture their early development.

Florida Atlantic Owls vs. South Alabama Jaguars Women's Basketball Game

12 PM — Mitchell Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch an exciting showdown in women's basketball with top team stats from both sides.

Lighting of the Tree Celebration

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with local vendors, festive activities, and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a mesmerizing family-friendly holiday stage spectacular blending cirque enchantment with festive spirit.

16th Annual Turkey Trot for Hope

8-10 a.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Registration fees apply — Participate in a festive Thanksgiving 5k or 1 mile ‘Gobble Wobble’ while supporting a great cause.