MYSTICAL ORDER OF MIRAM
MARDI GRAS 2008
Alabama
University ’s “Big AL” to headline the Mirams Mardi Gras Parade
The Mystical Order of Mirams is proud to announce Crimson Tide’s Big Al 
as the Grande Marshall for the 2nd Annual Mystical Order of Mirams Parade.
The story of how the elephant became the mascot for The
University of
Alabama dates back to 1930. On October 8 of that year, a sportswriter wrote, "At the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, 'Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,' and out stamped this
Alabama varsity.” Big Al's debut as UA's mascot came at the 1979 Sugar Bowl, where the Crimson Tide turned back
Penn
State at the goal line to earn a 14-7 victory and a national championship.
Today, the elephant is synonymous with the Crimson Tide and Big Al is one of the nation's most popular collegiate mascots.
The Mirams are delighted to have such an exciting celebrity for our Parade. Big Al continues to represent the values set forth by the organization to be family oriented. The Mirams are 100 members strong and was established in early 2006. While our group is still in its infancy; our hope is to leave a legacy of giving back to the community. By combining the expertise and energy of our Members; our resources are endless, making it possible to contribute to a charity, or charitable cause with each and every one of our events.
Staying with Mardi Gras tradition, Miram Members ride on theme based parade floats built in
Mobile, AL by professional Float builders. In that same vein, our Marshals ride on horseback.
The Mystical Order of Mirams Parade will take place this Mardi Gras Season on Friday February 1, 2008 and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
The parade route will begin at Ruby Tuesdays in
Orange
Beach and will end at Hwy 161.
"Photos from 2007 Mirams Parade "
The line-up for the parade includes Big Al as Grande Marshall, as well the Alabama Crimson Tide Cheerleaders.Plans are in the works for an autograph session near the parade route after the parade on Friday night.
We will have several bands including the award winning Booker T Washington band of
Pensacola, FL , as well as additional entertainment for all.
This parade was added just last year to the Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade calendar The city of Orange Beach wrote “The addition of the Mirams Friday night Parade took this beach to a new level of Mardi Gras happenings!” An estimated 30,000 revelers were in attendance last February for the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade weekend in
Orange
Beach . Our members have already earned a reputation when it comes to throwing. Our creed is to never run out of goodies to throw..After all that is what a parade is all about for the kids.
The Mirams parade is always family oriented and can be enjoyed by Mardi Gras enthusiasts of all ages.
It wasn’t easy, and it took a village, but we did it. We formed, organized a parade, and put on an elaborate ball at the Sportsplex in
Orange
Beach , all in the first year.
2008 Queen and Emblem
Diane Jones and Daughter Sarah Schilling
Cordially invite you to join us for....
An Evening of Carrribean Enchantment
This year’s ball will be at the Orange Beach Sportsplex
Thursday January 31st
Featuring ..Vince Vance & Valiants.
This high energy musical revue has thrilled audiences of all ages from coast to coast with their unforgettable brand of music and comedy. Take a journey through Rock 'n' Roll History from the 50's to the 90's with the unparalleled Vince Vance as your tour guide. Be a part of the action as Vince hotrods you back to the fabulous 50's then skyrockets you into the techno pop sounds of the 90's. Vince Vance, the consummate master of ceremonies and the unsurpassed showman of our times, is the ultimate statement in sophistication.
Shane Owens of 231 South. He has shared the stage with many of Country's top artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Lori Morgan, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Kenny Chesney, Pam Tillis, Ronnie Milsap, Billy Dean, Keith Urban, Exile and dozens of others, while touring all over the South. The tracks on Owens' Rust Records CD are the best he has done thus far. He wrote seven of the 13 tunes himself, while the remaining tracks were written bys various musical industry friends.
Tickets will be available to the public for $125.00 per couple
2007 Mystical Order Of Mirams Presentation of the Queen and Emblem Jamie Lowry and Patti Odom
The Mystical Order of Mirams, an all-woman,
Orange
Beach based Mardi Gras Krewe was formed in February 2006 and is 100 members strong.
For more information, please visit The City of Orange Beach website at www.cityoforangebeach.com or the Alabama Gulf Coast CVB website at www.gulfshores.com.
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