Downtown Mobile Alliance

06/06/2026

Excited to welcome more of the Mo’Bay Beignet Co. family downtown!

06/04/2026

Last week we visited Follies - downtown’s newest oyster bar! Fresh-shucked local oysters, craft cocktails, and made-in-house desserts — add this one to your summer reservations list! 🦪

📍800 Monroe Street
🍴Tuesday-Saturday | 3pm-10pm
https://folliesoyster.com/

05/29/2026

FRY-DAY 🍟 just here for the downtown fries

05/20/2026

Yesterday on our Happy Hour Hard Hat Tour, we got a behind-the-scenes look at six properties undergoing exciting renovations and construction in Downtown Mobile. We can’t wait to see the opportunities these developments will add to our community!

Stay tuned for our fall tour!

05/12/2026

Historic Preservation Month is in full swing, and one of our most anticipated events is next week! 🏗️

Join us Tuesday, May 19th from 3–6 PM for our annual Happy Hour Hard Hat Tour! Hop aboard a trolley for a behind-the-scenes look at six transformative redevelopment projects shaping Downtown Mobile’s future while preserving its historic character.

This event sells out every year and tickets go FAST — get yours now: https://buff.ly/KemyCsB

📍 Tour departs from 200 S. Claiborne Street
⏰ Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for a 3 PM departure

05/05/2026

It's officially Historic Preservation Month!

National Trust for Historic Preservation

At this morning’s Mobile City Council meeting, Councilwoman Samantha Ingram (District 2) presented a proclamation in honor of Historic Preservation Month.

The Mobile City Council appreciates the work of Fred Rendfrey and Maggie Shreve with the Downtown Mobile Alliance, as well as Melanie Bunting-Seymour of Restore Mobile, and all of the organizations dedicated to preserving the history and charm of the Port City.

05/04/2026

May is Historic Preservation Month! It's a time to celebrate the places, stories, and architecture that make Mobile unique.

As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, as part of this year’s theme from Saving Places, we invite you to reflect on the historic sites and neighborhoods that tell our full story—and the importance of preserving them for generations to come.

Join us all month long:
5/5 – Historic Preservation Month Proclamation at Mobile City Council
5/10 – Inaugural Boyington Oak Day | 102 Bayou Street
5/12 – Builders and Buildings in Antebellum Alabama at Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
5/15–17 – Mobile County Master Gardeners Tour of Gardens (Downtown/Midtown + beyond)
5/16 – Boyington Oak Festival at Historic Oakleigh House Museum
5/19 – Happy Hour Hard Hat Tour (tickets coming soon)
5/19 – “Green Book” Home Tour + Movie Screening with Restore Mobile & Mobile County, Alabama | 256 N. Dearborn

From hidden gardens to historic homes and beloved landmarks, there are so many ways to experience and celebrate preservation in Mobile this May.

04/29/2026

Some people deliver packages. Others deliver connection—and for years, Downtown Mobile was lucky to have both in one familiar face. Ocie, our beloved UPS driver, is retiring!

Ocie became a constant in the weekly rhythm of downtown, known not just for his route, but for the conversations, laughter, and stories he shared along the way. Business owners came to expect his deliveries—but more than that, they looked forward to seeing him.

“I’ve been sad since he told me,” said Bella Bridesmaids owner Lexi Stewart. “We always talked about traveling—something we both bonded over because he loves to travel like I do.”

Across downtown, that sentiment is shared. “Ocie went above and beyond.” said Graysi Gartman of MCG Workforce Solutions. "I can recall several times I've chased him down for a Mardi Gras dress order that I'd missed delivery of. He can't be topped - he will be very missed."

Urban Emporium store director Nikki Moore, who frequently got deliveries from Ocie, said "He loved his job because he loved downtown. He delivered not only our packages, but happiness, too!"

Whether it was a quick hello or a longer catch-up between stops, he made an impression that went far beyond the packages while building relationships across the downtown community.

While we’re sad to see him go, we’re grateful for the energy and joy he brought to downtown week after week. Help us wish him the best in retirement (and plenty of time for travel!) by dropping your well wishes and favorite memories in the comments.

"What Can (Ocie) Do For You?" 📦🤎

04/24/2026

starts tomorrow!

Find a variety of local produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items.

📆 Saturdays | April 25 - June 27
⏰ 7:30am - 12pm
📍 Cathedral Square

04/24/2026

Market in the Park starts tomorrow! 🍅🌽

Find a variety of fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items.

📆 Saturdays | April 26 - June 27
⏰ 7:30am - 12pm
📍 Cathedral Square