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Mardi Gras: For different people, it means different things — an event, a day, a piece of history or dozens of glitzy parades. Think you know Mardi Gras? Think again! 1. Carnival is a Season; Mardi Gras is a day. Sure, we all do it. “I’m going to…
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Did you know that Mardi Gras celebrations happen throughout Louisiana? Check out what's happening this carnival season up north! Carnival celebrations in Shreveport and Monroe emphasize family fun! With plenty of food, music, parades and…
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Museums dedicated to the history and ritual of Carnival are open for visits year-round. Here are some suggested stops. So you've planned a visit to Louisiana but it doesn't coincide with the dates of Mardi Gras? You might miss the state's…
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Mardi Gras is a costumed, beaded-and-feathered party laced with tradition, and New Orleans krewes are at the heart of it all. Carnival traditionally begins the 12th night after Christmas, also known as Epiphany. About two weeks before Fat Tuesday…
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Here’s what to bring for a fun, safe Carnival celebration. If it’s your first time coming to Louisiana for Mardi Gras, you already know you’re going to have a good time. You may not know exactly what you need to pack, though. Don't worry. We’ve…
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Mardi Gras is here and there are so many parades and activities for every member of your family! You'll find the perfect revelry for every age. Nothing gets Louisianans together like a good party. And when it comes to Carnival season, you’ll find…
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Colorful displays of pageantry and celebration mark the parades that anchor Mardi Gras celebrations across Louisiana. Every community in Louisiana has their own way to get into the carnival spirit — each with their own sound to the joyous music…
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Mardi Gras is Louisiana's biggest celebration of the year, and there are so many different ways to celebrate it across the Bayou State! You'll find everything from krewe balls and extravagant parades to cook-offs, Cajun Mardi Gras and more. While…
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New Orleans’ nicknames include America’s Most European City and The Northernmost Caribbean City — descriptions that speak to its unmistakable and at times downright eccentric qualities. This is the city of the jazz funeral and Mardi Gras, gumbo…
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Louisiana celebrates Black history across the state, all year long. From Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Mardi Gras parades and cultural festivals — there's no shortage of ways to honor those who have influenced Louisiana through music, food and…