Mardi Gras is a long-standing tradition ... “By virtue of being established prior to New Orleans, Mobile was the first Gulf Coast settlement to experience the beginning of present-day Carnival ...

The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily banned when Spain took control of New Orleans. Mardi Gras is celebrated annually, with the ...

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"This is one of the first moments in our history where Mardi Gras is a SEAR 1-rated event," Cantrell said. Mardi Gras is the third big test for New Orleans since the horrific Jan. 1 truck-ramming ...

Why is it significant that ALLA has its first Black queen and king this year? Gian Durand: I'm from New Orleans. So, to me, Mardi Gras should be as diverse as the city. Our reign is really ...

Louisiana was colonized first by the French before it became ... Here's when and where to catch these parades, according to Mardi Gras New Orleans. For specific parade routes, click the link ...

FILE – Revelers fill Bourbon Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Feb. 25 ... That’s because Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the beginning of spring ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is considered a SEAR 1 event ... In order to ensure public safety, additional law enforcement, barricades and first aid stations will be present for Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras festivities in 2025 are already set in New Orleans, starting on Jan. 6. These will continue until March 4 marking ...