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Downtown Foley Gears Up for Mardi Gras-Themed Third Thursday

OBA Staff • February 13, 2025

Festive spirit meets big prizes at this month’s Third Thursday

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Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Downtown Foley is set to bring a festive twist to its monthly Third Thursday event with a Mardi Gras-themed celebration on February 20, one week from today. From 5-7 p.m., participating local businesses will welcome visitors with special promotions, a lively atmosphere, and the chance to take part in the Mardi Gras Bingo Bonanza. Shoppers can collect stamps on their bingo cards as they explore downtown, with a completed card earning them a chance to win a $200 prize package.


In addition to the bingo event, the Lucky to Love Foley Giveaway will offer shoppers another opportunity to win. Running from February 17 through March 14, the promotion encourages visitors to submit receipts from downtown businesses for a chance to win a share of a $1,500 prize package consisting of gift certificates. The grand prize drawing will take place on March 20 at South Baldwin Social, where attendees can enter without a purchase by submitting a photo with an “I LOVE DOWNTOWN FOLEY” sign. Organizers hope the event will draw residents and visitors alike to support local businesses while celebrating the spirit of Mardi Gras.



Downtown Foley is turning up the festive fun with a Mardi Gras twist on Third Thursday! Get ready for beads, bargains, and fun as we celebrate our amazing local businesses!


Mardi Gras Bingo Bonanza – February 20

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Join us on Thursday, February 20, from 5-7 PM for a special Mardi Gras Bingo Extravaganza in Downtown Foley! As you explore participating businesses, fill in your bingo card for a chance to win a $200 prize package—now that’s something to parade about! Enjoy the festive atmosphere, shop local, and celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras!


Bonus Entry – Lucky to Love Foley Giveaway!

While you're catching beads and deals, don’t forget to enter our Lucky to Love Foley giveaway! From February 17 until March 14, submit receipts from Downtown Foley businesses for a chance to win a share of the $1,500 Pot of Gold, filled with amazing downtown gift certificates. With so many ways to win, everyone gets a chance to feel lucky! https://info-49bf1.gr8.com/ 


Grand Prize Celebration – March 20

Mark your calendars for Third Thursday, March 20, at 5 PM at South Baldwin Social (115 W. Laurel Ave), where we’ll be drawing the Lucky to Love Foley winners! No purchase? No problem. Snap a photo with "I LOVE DOWNTOWN FOLEY" and submit it to enter.


Whether you join us for the Mardi Gras madness, the lucky giveaway, or BOTH—come for the fun, stay for the prizes, and keep the love for Downtown Foley going strong.


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