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6 days ago · The annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras, a vibrant street parade that pays homage to the town's Spanish roots, is a highlight on the calendar, with colorful costumes, lively music, and a festive atmosphere that envelops the streets.
May 9, 2024 · Mardi Gras, festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting and abstinence.
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5 days ago · As for how to actually celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, elaborate parades and mouthwatering king cake are the way to go (and Mardi Gras balls, if you can snag an invite or a ticket). Parades-wise, there’s something just about every day leading up to the famous Tuesday, including the Endymion, Bacchus, Proteus, Rex, and Zulu parades.
May 11, 2024 · By Sarah Hester. This post answers some frequently answered questions (FAQs) about Mardi Gras in New Orleans as well as Carnival Season in general, updated for 2024. You can also find videos and links to further content to help you plan your time in New Orleans for this uniquely New Orleans festive season.
May 12, 2024 · As the oldest neighborhood in Baton Rouge, the Spanish Town Historic District is characterized by its 19th-century house façades. Sweeping across an area of 50 acres (20 hectares), the district is known for hosting the city’s largest Mardi Gras parade.
Apr 30, 2024 · Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Learn about the history, traditions, and folklore behind this fun festival of fabulous food, including King Cakes and beignets! Mardi Gras is a holiday of carefree celebration that precedes a time of solemn prayer and fasting known as Lent.
Apr 30, 2024 · The town of Iota, or Tee-Mamou as it’s called around the area, is the site of the Mardi Gras Folklife Festival and the Tee-Mamou Courir. Meaning “little Mamou,” Iota is located 25 miles southwest of Mamou, also known as Grand Mamou or Big Mamou.
