Azalea Trail Maids

The Azalea Trail Maids are a group of fifty high school seniors chosen yearly to serve as "Official Ambassadors" for the city of Mobile, Alabama.

The Maids, wearing dresses meant to evoke Southern charm and hospitality, make appearances at many local, state, and national events.

The Maids are meant to embody the ideals of "Southern hospitality", and appeared at the inauguration of United States President Barack Obama.

The trail traces its beginnings to an effort by the Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce during the 1920s that saw the planting of azaleas along the city's streets.

[4] The Azalea Trail Festival was established in 1951, with additional girls from neighboring Jaycees organizations invited to serve on the court.

It was decided to limit the size of the court to fifty senior girls from Mobile County high schools.

We are extremely proud of their participation in President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration and can think of no better group that represents the character and diversity of our city to showcase at this historic event.