How to Celebrate Mardi Gras
For practicing Christians, Mardi Gras is the last day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In places where it's celebrated on a grand scale, though, Mardi Gras is the culmination of a colorful, boisterous and nonreligious carnival season, ... [... more]
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How to Enjoy a Safe Mardi Gras 2008 in New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2008 is here and there is no place to celebrate like New Orleans! Here are some simple tips to help you have a safe Mardi Gras in the Big Easy! How to Enjoy a Safe Mardi Gras 2008 in New Orleans. Mardi Gras 2008 is here and there is no ... [... more]
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How to See the Lil Rascals Parade at Mardi Gras
The Lil Rascals Parade at Mardi Gras is a conscious effort by the people of New Orleans to teach the Mardi Gras traditions to young people. In 1983, changes were made in the parade and the Lil Rascals ball to involve more children and teens than ... [... more]
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How to See the Barkus Parade at Mardi Gras
In 1992, the idea of the Barkus Krewe was thought up by a patron at the Good Friends Bar who brought his dog to the bar with him. In January of 1993, the official Barkus Krewe was created with Jo Jo McWood elected as the Queen Barkus and captain ... [... more]
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How to Catch More Mardi Gras Beads & Throws (the clean way!)
Not one to show some skin to get a strand of Mardi Gras beads or other Mardi Gras throw? Here are some family friendly tips that are sure to increase your catch at the next Mardi Gras Parade. DECORATE YOUR RIDE. If you parked where you are able ... [... more]
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How to See the Crescent City Parade at Mardi Gras
The Krewe of Crescent City has put together parades for Mardi Gras since 1947. This truck parade carries over 3,000 men and women along the parade route and includes over 70 truck floats. Unlike many of the other parades at Mardi Gras, the ... [... more]
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How to See the Elks Jefferson Parade at Mardi Gras
The Elks Jefferson parade occurs during Mardi Gras and is your opportunity to see all kinds of different trucks. This parade is put together by the Krewe of Elks Jefferson and run by the Lodge 30 of the New Orleans chapter of the Elks. Find the ... [... more]
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How to Pick a Theme for a Mardi Gras Parade Float
Mardi Gras dates back to the late 1600s when the French explorers began celebrating a French Holiday. Throughout the years, the residents of New Orleans continued the tradition by adding parades and floats. What makes Mardi Gras one of the best ... [... more]
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How to See the Argus Parade at Mardi Gras
The Krewe of Argus began in 1972 and was named after the Greek god Argus. Argus is the all-seeing god with one hundred eyes who caught Jupiter cheating on his wife. Argus' eyes were removed by the goddess Juno and put onto the peacock's tail. The ... [... more]
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How to See the Elks Orleans Parade at Mardi Gras
New Orleans is on the path to recovery after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Many of your favorite restaurants and hotels are open for business. The parades associated with Mardi Gras are set to take place once more. One of the more ... [... more]
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How to See the Krewe Du Vieux Parade at Mardi Gras
The Krewe Du Vieux started in 1987 as a sub-section of the defunct Krewe of Clones. Each year since its beginning, more people have shown up to see the parade by the Krewe Du Vieux, and more people have participated in the parade. The parade ... [... more]
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How to See the Rex Parade at Mardi Gras
In 1872, some businessmen got together to think about a way to attract more people to New Orleans. A Grand Duke was visiting from Russia and a big parade and carnival were thrown in honor of the visiting royalty. The carnival was a big success ... [... more]
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