HOLIDAYS IN THE SOUTH

Celebrations, Traditions, Events Surrounding Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas & New Year’s

The annual St. Patrick's Day parade made its way through downtown Mobile earlier today. Full story »

If you missed today's St. Patrick's Day parade, take a look at these photos from Huntsville Times photographer Eric Schultz. Full story »

Whole Foods Market (3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-912-8400) will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an International Wines tasting with a winemaker from O'Reilly's on Wednesday, March 17, from 4- 6 p.m. O'Reilly's is the second label of Owen Roe Winery and produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay. The winery is named after the great Irish patriot from... Full story »

Ellen McAnelly was the founder of the parade, scheduled to begin this morning at 11:30. Today's parade will be the city's 33rd St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration, the first without McAnelly, who died last June. Full story »

Instead of the weekly "Wine"tastic Wednesday at 26 in Five Points South (1210 20th Street South, 205-918-0726), the restaurant will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a complimentary  tasting of Irish whiskies and liquers on Wednesday, March 17, from 6- 8 p.m. Kristy Butler of Diageo Imports will present Bushmills Triple Distilled Whiskey and Black Bush Irish Whiskey. The Black... Full story »

Irish eyes are certainly smiling this spring with shades of emerald, mint, olive and jade green topping the charts as the colors to look for this season. With so many fashion options available, it’s going to be very easy working a wee bit of green into your ensemble this St. Paddy’s Day. Avoid the old pinch at the workplace... Full story »

Historic homes will open for tours next weekend in Selma.  Full story »

Normally, when a holiday falls in the middle of the week, it’s an inconvenience. But with St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a blessing: It means you get two days of festivities. Such is the gentle cultural legacy of the Irish-for-a-day. This year, that extensive tribe can look forward to some big events on Saturday, such as Mobile’s Luck of the... Full story »

If you haven't been to Alabama's beaches since last year, you'll find plenty of new attractions, restaurants and family activities.  Full story »

Get discounts at select properties on the Florida Panhandle.  Full story »

Rosemary Beach on Florida's Panhandle is a green place to visit.  Full story »

New restaurants, hotel deals and more await spring break visitors to Pensacola. Full story »

The Huntsville Times has put together a guide to Spring Break 2010 that includes information on areas from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach, including details on new attractions and restaurants, free stuff to do and where to find some great spring break deals. Full story »

April 13 wind storm destroyed much of campground including 97 campers. Full story »

De Niro drama a journey traveled to reunite a father and his children Full story »