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Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Updated with video; Running wasn't the only event happening in Albany Saturday, the annual Mardi Gras festival was held despite frigid temperatures outside.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  It's been a busy weekend for downtown Albany with Mardi Gras, the Marathon, and the Turtle Race.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Georgia DOT announces temporary lane closures on sections of U.S. 19/U.S. 82/S.R. 520 Business/East and West Oglethorpe Boulevard and S.R. 234/Gillionville Rd. and temporary stoppages of traffic at several locations in the City of Albany for the 2012 Mardi Gras Festival/Snickers Marathon. These closures are scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and continue until 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, weather permitting.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Due to the inclement weather occurring in Southwest Georgia, the Albany Marathon & ½ Marathon and Mardi Gras Street Festival are undergoing a few changes.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Flint Riverquarium officials approached the Downtown Merchants Association to discuss plans for the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Turtle Race.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know if the City of Albany is planning more events like Mardi Gras.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; Viewers wanted to know, with 38,000 people at the Mardi Gras Street Festival, was crime an issue?

Monday, March 12, 2012  Updated with video; Despite being postponed, two downtown businesses say the Mardi Gras festival was a success.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  Updated with video; There was a big turnout for the turtle race at Saturday’s Mardi Gras themed street festival at the water steps of the Flint RiverQuarium downtown, just one block over from the festival.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  Updated with video; Thousands packed Broad Avenue Saturday, partaking in the Mardi Gras festivities that were held over from last weekend.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Roads are closed and vendors are beginning the set up process for Saturday's Mardi Gras Street Festival.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Severe weather may have postponed Mardi Gras festivities in downtown Albany this past weekend, but officials say the show will go on.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Updated with video; It was a soggy start and finish for runners in the Albany Marathon.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Albany businesses will be open Saturday and they say they're not letting the Mardi Gras rain delay dampen their spirits.