Mobile

Avenue of the Oaks in Mobile's Spring Hill College is a popular spot for runners and walkers. This time of year the azaleas are in full bloom right now.

The Floral Parade rolls through downtown Mobile, Alabama, as part of the city's Mardi Gras celebration.

The floral parade made its way through downtown Mobile in celebration of Mardi Gras.

Runners make their way down Government Street five miles into the First Light Marathon in Mobile, Alabama, Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2008.

The Azalea Trail Maids make an appearance near the start of the First Light Marathon in Mobile, Alabama, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008.

The Mobile Public Library's main branch was recently renovated.

At Mobile, Alabama's Spring Hill College is a local landmark known as Avenue of the Oaks.

The Holiday heads out to sea from the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal Thursday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2007.