Across the Mississippi River from this marker is historic Bayou Mardi Gras, oldest place-name of other than Indian origin in the whole vast Mississippi River Valley *** On Tuesday 3 March 1699 Pierre le Moyne, Sieur D'Iberville, with his companions camped where the bayou- then 135 feet wide- entered the river. Mardi Gras arrived on March 3, 1699 along with French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. Iberville named the spot Pointe du Mardi Gras and called a nearby body of water Bayou Mardi Gras. This was on March 3, 1699, Mardi Gras day, so in honor of this holiday, Iberville named the spot Point du Mardi Gras (French: "Mardi Gras Point") and called the small tributary Bayou Mardi Gras. [4] Bienville went on to found Mobile, Alabama, in 1702 as the first capital of French Louisiana. [5] 1699 ----- Pierre Le Moyne', declares his camp "Pointe du Mardi Gras", (Mardi Gras Point), as Louisiana's first European settler's entered the Mississippi Delta Gulf Coast Region. This point is located 60 miles downstream, from Algiers Point in New Orleans on the river. Bayou Mardi Gras 1699-1999 . Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2022. 1. Bayou Mardi Gras Marker. Inscription. His Majesty Rex, King of the Carnival and The first Mardi Gras in Louisiana took place across the Mississippi River from Fort Jackson. Historical markers in Plaquemines Parish tell the story this way: On Tuesday, March 3, 1699, “Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur D’Iberville with his companions camped where the bayou — then 135 feet wide — entered the river. Mardi Gras first was observed in North America in 1699, when French explorer Pierre LeMoyne D’Iberville (does that name sound familiar?) and his team were camping near a bayou at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Their campsite became known as Bayou de Mardi Gras. In March 1699, French Canadian Pierre Le Moyne traveled down the Mississippi River to explore the Louisiana colony. It was Mardi Gras, the celebratory Tuesday before Ash Wednesday when French residents have long “lived it up before giving it up.” He and his men paused near the mouth of the river and he marked the day in his journal. “In The party proceeded upstream to a place on the west bank about 60 miles downriver from where New Orleans is today, and made camp. This was on March 3, 1699, Mardi Gras, so in honor of this holiday, Iberville named the spot Point du Mardi Gras (French: “Mardi Gras Point”) and called the nearby tributary Bayou Mardi Gras. This was on 3 March 1699, Mardi Gras, so in honour of this holiday, Iberville named the spot Point du Mardi Gras (French: "Mardi Gras Point") and called the nearby tributary Bayou Mardi Gras. [32] Bienville went on to found the settlement of Mobile (now in Alabama) in 1702 as the first capital of French Louisiana. [33] I'm not saying we stood in the exact muddy spot where Iberville, his kid brother Bienville, and other French Canadian explorers spent Mardi Gras in 1699. But I bet we got within field goal range. In tribute to the festive holiday being celebrated that day in France, Iberville named the spot Pointe du Mardi Gras and the adjoining channel Bayou du Mardi Gras. These are the oldest place names Join us for an unforgettable Mardi Gras Tuesday March 4th at Voodoo Bayou! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans with our signature Hurricanes, iconic Sazeracs, and more! Enjoy a feast of Cajun delights, from jambalaya to beignets, and let our lively atmosphere transport you straight to the heart of the French Quarter! Mardi Gras is always a spectacular event in New Orleans, but Mardi Gras 2025 is set to be the most exciting one yet. With brand-new parade themes, more immersive experiences, and a renewed spirit in the city, this year’s celebration will be one for the history books. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Mardi Gras reveler, here’s everything you need to know to make the most For its 15th year, Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery is transforming into a Bayou Gras, Mardi Pardi for Fat Tuesday from 6PM until 9PM featuring Parade Food, Drink Specials + LIVE MUSIC. FOR ENTRY: [Advance Purchase on Eventbrite or Limited Purchase Mardi Gras Day at the Door] A British military mapmaker in 1775 translated the Mardi Gras location name into English as “Shrove Tuesday Pt. & Bayouc.” The following year, in a Carnival coincidence, members of Iberville’s second expedition passed by the same spot on Mardi Gras Day and gave the name Bayou Mardi Gras to the “small strait or pass” leading from the river out into Breton Sound. The first recorded Mardi Gras in America took place in 1699 near present-day New Orleans, and it has since evolved into the extravagant festival we know today. Traditional Mardi Gras colors—purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power—have been part of the celebration since 1872. March 3, 1699—A Night on the Bayou: This day provides Carnival’s grandest coincidence. This is the date that Iberville and his exploring party spent near the mouth of the Mississippi River in what is now Plaquemines Parish. The date that year happened to be Mardi Gras, thus the stream they camped near was named Bayou Mardi Gras. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—Mardi Gras season is just around the corner, and Houma is ready to let the good times roll! As the home of the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana, Houma promises a season filled with dazzling parades, incredible throws, and family-friendly fun that will keep you coming back year after year. 那个月的第三天,他们遇到了一条流入河中的小支流。由于这一天恰逢法国的狂欢节庆祝活动,这条小溪被命名为 Bayou Mardi Gras,相邻的一块土地被称为 Le Pointe de Mardi Gras(狂欢节点)。 阿拉巴马州莫比尔的第一次美国庆祝活动
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