Press Release

King Felix and Floral Parade

File Number: Mardi Gras

A crowd estimated at approximately 12,500 viewed today’s parades. Numerous floats and bands entertained the spectators viewing the parade.

According to police reports, there were no major police incidents. However, the Mobile Police Department reported a total of (0) zero felony adult arrests, (0) zero adult misdemeanor arrests, (0) zero juvenile misdemeanor arrests, (5) five parking tickets were issued, (5) five vehicles were towed and (0) Barricade ticket was written. Traffic both to and from the parade flowed smoothly with no reports of major problems.

Reported by Interim Chief Lester Hargrove

Officer Ronald S. Wallace
Public Information Office
Office: 208-1715
Fax: 208-1758