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Founded by French colonists in the beginning of the 18th century, Mobile, Alabama gets its name from the Native American tribe, the Mobilians, who had settled in the bay area. After being passed on to the English and then the Spanish, the territory finally became a part of the United States in 1813.

A traditional port city, Mobile hosted many different nationalities and cultures looking to profit from commerce. This set the stage for a rich cultural heritage that blossomed over the years and fuels a deep array of fine arts: any Mobile, Alabama City Guide bursts with venues that go from the classic (ballet, Opera, Orchestras), to the upbeat street vibe spread all over the city.

Although Mobile is still the 9th most important port in all of the United States, its economy has evolved to include a thriving Alabama business sector, fuelled by retail, service, construction and manufacturing, but also aerospace and medicine. The bay area and its famous docks have evolved into huge storage facilities that employ thousands of locals. Nothing shows the change in Mobile's economy more than the Brooklyn Complex, a huge space holding hundreds of companies dedicated to manufacture and transportation that can use the private airport included inside the complex for their transport.

Also, Mobile's inhabitants enjoy pristine healthcare, mostly due to its prominence as a regional center for medicine. Hundreds of physicians work in the hospitals, clinics and medical centers, and the ties to the University of South Alabama and its notorious Medical School has contributed to the establishment of modern, specialized medical facilities (such as a cancer research center).

But the local businesses of Mobile, Alabama are the ones that make the most of its most famous event: the Mardi gras carnival. Of course, everyone knows about the parties that light the streets of Mobile day and night during the first trimester of the year, but few have seen the spectacular mystic society parade that takes place here. Although celebrations for Mardi Gras tend to start as early as November, round February, members of these private societies parade down the streets throwing gifts to passersby who marvel at their colorful masks. Recently, the City held a smashing party to celebrate 300 years of Mardi Gras, since the now popular manifestation was born here in the 18th century, thanks to the French settlers who left a permanent mark on the area.

What makes Mobile, Alabama special is the incredible amount of art museums, concerts and shows available in a City holding roughly 200 thousand people. From its score of archives and libraries documenting important historical facts to the huge Mobile Civic Center where performing arts and shows are regularly open to the public, the city offers many options for people of all tastes. While classical music lovers enjoy the Mobile Symphony, the Mobile Opera or the Mobile Ballet, followers of urban music can spend 3 days listening to their favorite bands in the famous 9-stage Bayfest.

As you can see, Mobile, Alabama is a rich, multi-cultural City that serves important business companies while offering its inhabitants a large array of options for arts and entertainment of all kinds.

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