The Fifty Funny Fellows celebrated its 96th annual Mardi Gras ball on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Mobile Civic Center.

The Fellows are a non-parading society, and the theme for its tableau was “Parties Around the World.” The maskers and their guests heralded Queen Rachel during the event, and the queen was seen onstage in the arena with various bands, including D Play and Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster. Music in the foyer was provided by Reverb Show Band.