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

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.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint Riverquarium held a "Mini-Turtle Race" today, getting prepared for the big one coming up in March.

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

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.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau says the Mardi Gras Street Festival is postponed because of a severe weather threat.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Updated with video; The second preliminary turtle race took place at the Riverquarium early Saturday.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  Updated with video; Little green turtles invaded downtown Albany Saturday!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 

Friday, March 04, 2011  Event planners say Mardi Gras weekend will continue as planned unless heavy rains hit the area. The new Downtown General Store and Verge will celebrate their grand openings on Saturday during the festivities.

Saturday, February 12, 2011  Riley Conner from Leesburg wins the Flint RiverQuarium Valentine Turtle Race and $500.

Monday, March 08, 2010  1,156 runners completed the half and full Snickers marathon and tens of thousands came downtown throughout the day.

Saturday, March 06, 2010  The turtle race took place at the Flint RiverQuarium Saturday afternoon.

Friday, February 06, 2009  Turtles are notoriously slow, but March 7th, they’ll have no choice but to move quickly in Albany.