Mardi Gras
2010 Mardi Gras Facts
September 22, 2009 | Mardi GrasNext year, the year 2010, is sure to hold a great deal of excitement and festivities as we celebrate Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras 2010 is going to be an interesting time of celebration. Why? For one thing, Mardi Gras is… Read More »
What Do Indians Have to Do With Mardi Gras?
July 15, 2009 | Mardi GrasFor those who aren’t familiar with the variety of traditions surrounding Mardi Gras, one of the most colorful and interesting is usually the Mardi Gras Indians. People want to know how it started and what it all means! There’s no… Read More »
King Cake and Coffee – Even in July
June 30, 2009 | Mardi GrasThere’s a lot of rich tradition, history, and religious significance surrounding the customs of Mardi Gras. There’s also a lot of fun. While there’s really no way to experience the parades, the festivities, and the cooler weather during this part… Read More »
Notes From Carnival '09
February 27, 2009 | Mardi Grasby Errol Laborde We came really close to having a perfect Carnival. The krewes did their part (Zulu even ran a little ahead of time). The weather was great. The crowds were large. The parade quality was improved. Police and… Read More »
Tell Us About Your Mardi Gras!
February 24, 2009 | Mardi GrasNow that the Carnival season has come to an end, we at MardiGrasNewOrleans.com want to hear about your adventures. Send us your pics, videos, stories and anything else you may have picked up along the way during your stay here… Read More »
The 23rd Annual Lundi Gras at Spanish Plaza
February 15, 2009 | Mardi GrasOn Monday, February 23, 2009, Riverwalk Marketplace will host the 23rd annual Lundi Gras at Spanish Plaza with the arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free celebration will again include fireworks on the… Read More »
Four Signs that the Carnival Spirit Survives
February 12, 2009 | Mardi GrasBy Errol Laborde Carnival is a fragile season that is often threatened, though I am amazed at how the spirit seems to survive. There are signs that people really do care and really want the season to have class, significance… Read More »