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BAYPORT PARADING SOCIETY, ORDER OF PHARAOHS, CONDE EXPLORERS

Feb 7th, 2009

File Number: Mardi Gras-02-2009

A crowd estimated at approximately 21,504 viewed the daytime parade and approximately 66,584 viewed tonight's parade. Numerous floats and bands entertained the spectators viewing the parade.

According to police reports there were no major police incidents. However, the Mobile Police Department reported a total of 1 felony adult arrest, 2 adult misdemeanor arrests, 0 juvenile felony arrests, and 1 juvenile misdemeanor arrest. 13 Uniform Traffic Tickets were issued. 7 parking tickets were issued, and 12 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.

Public Information Office

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