Mobile mayor declares Feb. 17, 2026 as Hosea London Day to honor Excelsior Band leader

Video above: Fat Tuesday 2026 proclaimed Hosea London Day

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis has declared this upcoming Fat Tuesday as Hosea London Day, recognizing the longtime Excelsior Band trumpeter for his decades of contributions to Mobile’s Mardi Gras traditions and Port City culture.

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Cheriogotis announced the designation Thursday at Mardi Gras Park.

The recognition reflects London’s five decades as an ambassador for Mobile’s musical scene and a central figure in Mardi Gras…

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