New Orleans, NOLA, Nawlins’. No matter the name, New Orleans will forever be home to one of the biggest, most notorious celebrations in the U.S. (and probably the world).
Mardi Gras!
Most of us know the common Mardi Gras tropes: The purple, yellow, and green beads thrown from balconies. The awesome jazz music played by buskers on the street. The Cajun food that fills the French Quarter streets with smells of cayenne pepper and green onion. The masquerades, the floats, the insane, non-stop party that goes a week straight.
But what are the finer fun facts of this frenzied fiesta?
– The first recorded Mardi Gras celebration was in 1699.
– In 1875, Mardi Gras was declared a legal state holiday.
– The organizations in charge of throwing the various balls, parades, and events are known as “krewes”.
– The Mystick Krewe of Comus is the oldest krewe still active.
– The famous colors of purple, gold, and green come from the Mardi Gras flag. Purple stands for justice, gold for power, and green for faith.
– Orleans Parish (Louisiana has parishes as opposed to counties) prohibits any commercial advertising on Mardi Gras Parades.
– Hurricane Katrina nearly cancelled the 2006 Mardi Gras celebration.
About that last one.
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We’ll see you at the next Mardi Gras, New Orleans!
