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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.

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, 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; Thousands packed Broad Avenue Saturday, partaking in the Mardi Gras festivities that were held over from last weekend.

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.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Updated with video; Phil Cannon says they need more volunteers for the marathon coming up in March.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The Downtown Merchant's Association is calling for businesses and community members to participate in the parade by creating 'over-the-top' costumes and floats.