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Get psyched for Fat Tuesday with over 2 hours of great Mardi Gras music. Celebrate with Classic Dixiland Jazz from NOLA! Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy. Second Start off Mardi Gras with a sunrise show at Tipitina’s featuring Big Chief Juan Pardo & the Golden Comanches, augmented by guitarist Billy Iuso. The music starts at 5:15 a.m. and admission is free. Carnival Kitchen: (on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras): Guests can enjoy more than 15 onboard hands-on culinary experiences led by our talented chefs. Cooking Demonstration (on select Carnival Journeys sailings): Learn to cook Steakhouse-style from our team of chefs as they demonstrate the tricks of the trade used to make Parades and other Mardi Gras events live-streamed on YouTube can be replayed on demand by entering, in the YouTube search bar, “2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras parades,” for instance. Arthur Hardy, an encyclopedia of knowledge and insight about Mardi Gras, first made his name as a high school band director and then as publisher of the annual During Mardi Gras celebrations, you'll hear a whole mish-mash of party music and other genres. For this Mardi Gras playlist, we've focused mainly on brass bands, rhythm and blues, jazz, and zydeco in order to capture the traditional sounds of the Bourbon Street festivities. A selection of music to get you in the mood for Mardi Gras and Carnival from the artists of New Orleans' premiere record label, Basin Street Records! Featuring Jon Cleary, Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler, Los Hombres Calientes, Kermit Ruffins, Jason Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield and more. Leading up to Fat Tuesday, Ina Mae Tavern is celebrating Mardi Gras with various pop-ups, complimentary beignets and decor galore. On Friday, there’ll be a 4-6 p.m. happy hour with half-off Mardi Gras cocktails and 6 p.m. live music. On Saturday, the restaurant will serve up a $40 Jackson Square Jamboree, shareable drinks served in a disco ball. Mardi Gras History and Tradition. Now a cultural phenomenon, Mardi Gras began as a Christian practice — particularly a Roman Catholic one. On the Tuesday before Lent, which marks a period of penance and fasting, revelers would enjoy liberal amounts of rich, savory foods. This tradition became known as Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday.” Enjoy live music from Mission Delirium, dinner specials, gumbo, king cake, Mardi Gras drinks, beads and expedited entry to the 8 p.m. party, with reservations starting at 5:30 p.m. at the onsite What is Mardi Gras? Carnival in New Orleans and around the world is rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. The season begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas, and continues until Mardi Gras, which is the final day of feasting, drinking and revelry before Ash Wednesday and the fasting associated with Lent, the Christian season Of course, the midway will return with lots of great rides, games, and carnival food. More information on pay-one-price ride wristbands coming soon. READ MORE: 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana Area. But one of the biggest draws of the Mardi Gras Festival is the live music. Celebrate Mardi Gras in Montgomery Parades, Music & Festivities. Let the good times roll in Montgomery! Mardi Gras brings a wave of energy to the city with lively parades, dazzling floats, and endless fun for all ages. From vibrant street celebrations to local businesses joining in the festivities, Montgomery’s Mardi Gras is a can’t-miss event. Mardi Gras Music: Jazz and Brass Bands. Mardi Gras music in New Orleans is rooted in jazz and brass band traditions. The city's rich musical heritage is on full display during the festivities, with marching bands, jazz ensembles, and other performers filling the streets with sound. MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. Featuring LIVE music ALL DAY - rock out with Danger Party and DJs in every venue to get the pardi going. Get your ticket now to enjoy access to drink specials from 4pm-8pm plus an alligator head souvenir cup add-on with discounted hurricane refills! Featuring access to 5 parties in one spot. Contrary to the idealized image of Mardi Gras in the public mind, Carnival time often requires a lot of time simply hanging out with your people. This record is a jazz conversation that provides an ideal background for savoring a hopefully well-lubricated session in the sun or under the moon—preferably in costume. Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette.Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival The origins of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras traces its roots to ancient Roman festivals like Saturnalia, which involved feasting and revelry. With the advent of Christianity, these traditions were adapted into Carnival—a period of indulgence before the austerity of Lent. Mardi Gras specifically refers to the day before Ash Wednesday, when people Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a revelry in Atlanta. The 14th Annual Atlanta Mardi Gras Ball will be a semi-formal celebration that embraces the Southern carnival tradition. The dazzling Mardi Gras-themed ball will be happening on February 22 at the Ivy Centre in Atlanta. The annual Atlanta Here’s how to celebrate Mardi Gras the Galveston way, with parades, live music and pet-friendly costume contests. While some events are free, several of the city’s official parades and all of its concerts are held inside the gates of the Entertainment District.
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