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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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You may be familiar with the New Orleans-style Mardi Gras, but have you ever danced for a chicken at a Cajun Country Courir de Mardi Gras? When you see the word Cajun in front of something, you know you're in for a one-of-a-kind tradition. That's…
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Mardi Gras is a costumed, feathered party beaded with tradition and throws, and New Orleans krewes are at the heart of it all. The Carnival season traditionally begins on Twelfth Night — aka Epiphany, or January 6 —and about two weeks before Fat…
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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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It's the season of Carnival! Get to know the language so you can jump right into the Mardi Gras fun. Here are a few basic terms you'll want to know before you don a mask and head out for your first Carnival experience. 1. Mardi Gras This is French…
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During Carnival season, traditional celebrations can be found in every corner of the state. Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans are as diverse as the state itself, with each region celebrating its roots, which include Native American,…
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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 Central Louisiana. Every community in Louisiana has their own way to get into the Carnival spirit — each with their own sound to the joyous…
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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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Learn what to expect at Courir de Mardi Gras — and find DIY costume ideas. Louisiana's Mardi Gras celebrations are as different as its gumbos, with each region adding its own something special. New Orleans is known for elaborate floats, blocks-…