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MOBILE MYSTICS, MAIDS OF MIRTH, BUTTERFLY MAIDENS, KREWE MARRY MATES

Feb 14th, 2009

February 14, 2009
File Number: Mardi Gras-05-2009

A crowd estimated at approximately 23,476 viewed the daytime parade and approximately 62,116 viewed tonight's parade. Numerous floats and bands entertained the spectators viewing the parade.

According to police reports there were no major incidents. However, the Mobile Police Department reported a total of 0 felony adult arrests, 6 adult misdemeanor arrests, and no juvenile arrests. 3 Uniform Traffic Tickets were issued. 5 parking tickets were issued and a total of 16 vehicles were towed. Additionally, 1 child was reported missing.

Traffic both to and from the parade flowed smoothly with no reports of major problems.

Cpl. Charles D. Bagsby Jr.

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