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Mobile Alabama began as the first capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702. During its first 100 years, Mobile was a colony of France, then Britain, and lastly Spain. Mobile first became a part of the United States of America in 1813, with the annexation of West Florida under President James Madison. In 1861, Alabama joined the Confederate States of America, which surrendered in 1865.
Holiday Spectacular
Wicksburg AL
1768 Hubbard Road
Wicksburg, Alabama
December 1st – December 31st
Over 1,000,000 lights illuminate a spectacular walk-through family park with multiple scenes, Santa Claus, petting
zoo and a life-size Nativity scene. Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Lights out at 10 p.m.)
Admission: $7 per person excluding rides ($10 person including all rides)
More Information: http://www.holidayspectacularpark.com/
Magic Christmas in Lights
Theodore AL
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Theodore, Alabama
November 28, 2014 – January 3, 2015 (Closed Christmas Day)
Beautiful lights adorn Bellingrath Gardens every holiday season. Visitors can stroll through lighting displays in the
65 acre gardens, visit the decorated Bellingrath Home, enjoy special performances, check out the gift shop and
even have their photos taken with Santa. Hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Admission: See Link Below
More Information: http://www.bellingrath.org/mcil.html
Let It Snow! A Winter Wonderland Exhibit
Gadsden AL
Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts
501 Broad Street
Gadsden, Alabama
November 12th – December 31st
The Chan Gallery is transformed into a snowy, winter wonderland where children can toss snowballs, ride a snow
slide, built a snowman and even make snow angels. In conjunction with the Festival of the Trees. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission Charged
More Information: http://www.culturalarts.org
