With Mardi Gras under our belt, something on everyone’s mind is how to make New Orleans’ carnival more sustainable. In …
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It’s hard enough trying to explain New Orleans Mardi Gras much less describe Washington Mardi Gras. Since the 1940s, the …
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The changes to the Metairie parade route this year bring to mind the history of Jefferson Parish’s Carnival.
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Is your Mardi Gras costume ready?
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ArcGNO has a unique take on supporting the community by turning a New Orleans tradition into wage-earning jobs for adults …
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With Mardi Gras falling two to three months after Christmas depending on the year, many New Orleanians keep their Christmas …
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For more than 50 years, the Krewe of Bacchus has made its definitive mark on Mardi Gras. This year’s parade …
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Every carnival season, there’s always something new and fabulous to wear to Mardi Gras. That infamous (but otherwise tacky) swirl …
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the loss of a local landmark, which was particularly connected to Carnival history: …
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Shopping local is a priority for many New Orleanians. Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot is a second-generation, family-owned …
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It’s Carnival time! Mardi Gras season is synonymous with king cake season. The king cake tradition is thought to have …
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THNOC’s Caillot Circle kicked off Carnival with Krewe of Jeanne d’Arc
The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Caillot Circle – a membership community for young professionals between the ages of 21 and …
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2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Mardi Gras’ anthem – Al Johnson’s “Carnival Time.” He recorded the song in December …
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When a feather boa flies off a float during a parade, everyone’s hands automatically go up. But, do you know …
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After an early carnival season in 2018, Mardi Gras 2019 will fall on Tuesday, March 5. Even though you might …
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Whether navigating parade routes or knowing exactly when the parade will arrive, the most important things you need to know …
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In less than a month, the Krewe of Bacchus celebrates its 50th anniversary. But the parade that changed so much …
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One of the most intriguing aspects of Mardi Gras is secrecy, especially when it comes to krewe themes and monarchs …
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Mardi Gras crowds make the parades hard to miss, but the city’s other culture becomes more hidden than ever. The …
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In New Orleans, costuming isn’t just for Halloween night. As New Orleanians, we’ll look for any excuse to break into …
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There are more than 60 Carnival krewes, but few have emerged as super krewes. With bright, intricate floats carrying thousands …
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One unique, long-held tradition in many balls involves certain ladies being issued a “call-out” card. If a debutante or lady …
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While many of us know her work, we may not know we know it. Patricia Hardin is responsible for the …
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What began with rowdy street parades in the early 1800s has evolved into the opulent, illuminated floats we know today …
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If you’re a local, you’re familiar with the public, working studio that holds some of Carnival’s magic. Within the walls …
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Did you know that Mardi Gras was suspended during World War II? More surprising than that, when it returned in …
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It’s easy to feel invincible when you’ve never fallen victim to a crime of opportunity. During holiday seasons, we tend …