New Orleans Mardi Gras
New Orleans Mardi Gras
Welcome to the pandemonium that is Mardi Gras in New Orleans! Envision the French Quarter, Bourbon Street and beads by the bucketful, king cake parties, masquerade balls and vibrant, animated parades all washed over by a wave of down south hospitality. Now go away, do your finances, book your ticket and get ready to revel in the hoopla at one of the world's must-see celebrations!
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New Orleans Mardi Gras Articles
Article Title: The Road to N'awlens
What the hell are we doing in Georgia?' Kevin roared from the back seat of the rented '86 station wagon. We're driving from Florida to New Orleans...there's no Georgia involved in this trip!'
Article Title: Mardi Gras Sneak Preview
Many people do not realize this, but Mardi Gras or rather, CARNIVAL, begins on January 6, the Epiphany, or Kings Day. The parties and parades begin on a very small but widespread scale until the climax on the Wednesday before Lent which is Fat Tuesday.
Article Title: Mardi Gras - The Greatest Free Show on Earth
Throw me something, Mister! Throw me something!' shout thousands of street revelers to costumed riders on larger than life floats as they shower glittering trinkets over the scrambling crowd below. Parades--60 formal ones at last count and many other informal ones--fantastic costumes, elegant balls and intricately designed tableaux, all essential parts of Mardi Gras, one of the wildest celebrations in the country.
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