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Discover the history of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians. On Mardi Gras, you'll often here “Here comes Zulu!” While the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and the Mardi Gras Indians are different in some aspects, they both emerged from New…
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Museums dedicated to the history and traditions of Carnival are open for visits year-round. Here are some worth visiting if you can't make it to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. So you've planned a visit to Louisiana, but it doesn't coincide with the…
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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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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... king cake! Learn why it's part of the Twelfth Night tradition. When is Twelfth Night? Twelfth Night marks the official opening of Carnival season, a period of masquerade balls, parties and parades…
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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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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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Love to eat? Louisiana’s rich history and culture create a unique culinary landscape perfect for your next getaway. Satisfy your appetite for culinary travel at Louisiana’s food festivals, cooking schools and culinary tours. Here are just a few of…
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Fry your catfish Louisiana-style with this simple and scrumptious recipe. Mark Twain once said, “The catfish is plenty good fish for anyone.” For native Louisianans, no truer words have ever been spoken! In rivers or lakes, catfish can be caught…
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Louisiana-style sweet potatoes are a healthful and delicious addition to any meal! Louisiana sweet-potato fries are a versatile complement to almost any meal. You can dip them in a fiery bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, pour creamy crawfish…
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Celebrate Louisiana seafood with this Louisiana favorite. Savor the delightful journey of shrimp and grits—a dish that once nourished laborers and fishermen at breakfast tables. Today, this Southern classic has transcended its humble origins to…