Mardi Gras in Pensacola, Florida dates back to 1874, making it one of the oldest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. Carnival season in Pensacola begins the Friday after New Year’s Day with the official Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. The Kick-Off is an elaborate street party in downtown ...
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Chattanooga Bakery has been making moon pies for over 100 years. The idea came when a Kentucky coal miner was asked what kind of sweet snack he would like to eat. The story has it that the miner’s ideal snack was something with graham crackers and marshmallows and that it be “as big as the...
Did you know “Mardi Gras! Galveston” is one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States?The first Galveston revelry dates back to 1867, which included a masked ball and a theatrical performance of “King Henry IV” by Shakespeare. In 1871, Mardi Gras! Galveston was celebrated on a more...
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In Mobile, Mardi Gras isn't complete without an annual pilgrimage to Toomey’s. Beads, Hats, throws. It's all here, and you'd be hard pressed to leave without a Moon Pie or a mask.... which is why it's so unusual to see a sign on the door instructing customers not to enter ...
Mardi Gras started many years ago in Mobile, Alabama. It’s been called the wildest gala in the U.S., and for good reason. Every year, droves of party-goers flock to Mobile, AL to take in the floats, the festivities, the food, and to leave their mark.The throwing of Mardi Gras beads started...
There’s not a day Americans look forward to more than Independence Day. It’s an excuse to let our patriotism spill over in exuberance with cook outs and celebrations no other country can scoff at, at least for 24 hours. To truly take advantage of the day our forefathers fought for, here are a few ti...
What’s in Your Bag? Below is a ‘get started’ list to help stimulate your creativity and fuel your ideas. With all the options available, you can mix and match all types of party favors to go into the bag. Toomey’s carries some of the most popular birthday baggie gifts for children. Rub...
It's started! Every year over 1 million people flock to downtown Mobile to catch the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras. The Mobile, AL parades have a long heritage as Mobile is the original home of Mardi Gras. Because of this traditional, heritage, and history, Mardi Gras is a special time of the y...
Halloween is almost upon us and it seems like everyone does the same old decorations and food every single year. Do you need fresh, new ideas to make your Halloween party extra spooky this year? One tip that can set your party apart from others is using a space in your home that many don’t try to ...
Are you trying to throw the best football party this season? The kind your friends, family, and neighbors will be talking about for years to come. Toomey’s is going be your one-stop shop to take your football viewing party to the next level! We have beads, bottle poppers, flags, wineglasses, coaster...