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In the final episode of season 5, Errol and Rich discuss the inception and history of the meeting of Rex and Comus, as well as the ball that is televised each Mardi Gras night. Additionally, they cover the meeting of Rex and Zulu each Lundi Gras, and Errol's new book that covers it all. A total commitment to the war effort caused the halt of Mardi Gras on the island for many years. Throughout the mid-20th century, only small Mardi Gras celebrations were held on the island. It wasn't until 1985 when a local entrepreneur, George P. Mitchell, and his wife, Cynthia, launched a revival of a city wide Mardi Gras event. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:55 — 96.9MB) Subscribe: RSS | More Lafayette lives for Mardi Gras! This episode is a special repeat of our interview with Rick Chappuis and John Swift who joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the history of Mardi Gras in Lafayette LA. In the first episode of our new season, we're launching a crossover episode with sister podcast "Louisiana Insider." Producer, and occasional host, Kelly Massicot talks to Vice producer and storyteller Jackson Garrett. Garrett and Vice will release a new documentary this year highlighting the culture and traditions behind Cajun Mardi Gras. Here you go. The audio-only is classic podcast in our traditional format. The Pod. We present a history of Mardi Gras: Origins – Carnival’s Medieval Roots and how it came to New Orleans; Comus – the city’s first “modern” parade. Old-Line Parades – Comus, Rex, Momus, Proteus; Black Mardi Gras – Indians, Zulu, Debutante Balls This series on Mardi Gras takes you on a journey through the festival's rich history, vibrant traditions, and modern-day celebrations. In the first episode, explore the origins and evolution of Mardi Gras, from its ancient Roman roots to its establishment in New Orleans. Today, we embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant tapestry of Mardi Gras, tracing its roots from ancient Welcome, revelers and culture enthusiasts! Podcast Episode · Mardi Gras · 06/05/2024 · 11m This series on Mardi Gras takes you on a journey through the festival's rich history, vibrant traditions, and modern-day celebrations. In the first episode, explore the origins and evolution of Mardi Gras, from its ancient Roman roots to its establishment in New Orleans. This series on Mardi Gras takes you on a journey through the festival's rich history, vibrant traditions, and modern-day celebrations. In the first episode, explore the origins and evolution of Mardi Gras, from its ancient Roman roots to its establishment in New Orleans. In 1703, the first Mardi Gras was celebrated on American soil in this tiny settlement of Mobile. New Orleans was settled in 1718 by Bienville, and, of course, the observance of Mardi Gras soon followed. By the 1740s, New Orleans had established the elaborate Mardi Gras balls that it is well known for today. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. It's most famously celebrated with parades in New Orleans And that history is far more religious than we usually recognize. Mardi Gras is French for ‘Fat Tuesday.’ Mardi Gras is the final day of the festivities known as Carnival and is celebrated in predominately Catholic locations around the world—most famously in cities such as New Orleans and Rio de Jainaro. Mardi Gras is not only Catholic, it’s French, Creole, African-American, African and Native American. And there are layers to this ornate carnival that reveal a powerful history of Black joy The last place I want to highly is the Louisiana Mardi Gras celebration. The first Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans might have been the first one in the new world. It was a small celebration by French explorers in the area in 1699, with community celebrations being documented as early as 1730. “The idea of Mardi Gras is to celebrate, get it all out before Ash Wednesday and you have to give it up for 40 days. So, some people go a little extreme, but some people just enjoy it and just The podcast is a key pillar of Mardi Gras’ Always On vision; a commitment to year-round events, activism, connection and sharing of stories with people all over the world. Dropping fortnightly on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, expect heart-warming, hilarious and heart wrenching discussions as our guests discuss starting a family, queer Mardi Gras masks are more than just festive accessories—they carry a rich history and cultural significance. Every detail, Mardi Gras color and design tells a story, and the artists who craft 3. There's A Reason The Cherished Mardi Gras Confection Is Called "King Cake." King Cake didn't get its name fortuitously. The name "King Cake" was inspired by the Bible story about Three Wise Men, who traveled with gifts for Baby Jesus on the Twelfth Night. Traditionally, the cake is first served on King's Day, January 6th, and continues being served up until the eve of Mardi Gras "to The two flights bore special flight numbers marking important milestones in Australia’s LGBTQIA+ history: VA1978 from Melbourne highlighted Australia’s first Mardi Gras parade in 1978, while New Orleans witnessed its first modern Mardi Gras procession - kick-started by a group of students eager to revive the traditional masquerade, banned for six decades - on 27th February, 1827. The city’s parades and revelry can trace their origins back to ancient pagan festivals and European traditi
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