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The plush, marshmallow-filled snack cake got its start when it was suggested as an alternative throw to Cracker Jack boxes for Mobile Mardi Gras parades. Somehow the sweet treat stuck, and today it’s part of the Mardi Gras cannon. In Mobile, the new year is rung in every year with the dropping of a giant Moon Pie. The Heart of Mardi Gras History . If you want to learn about the history of Mardi Gras and see some truly dazzling costumes, make sure to stop by the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi. This museum is a treasure trove of Carnival mementos, including glass beads, doubloons, krewe favors and even crowns and scepters. Getting dressed up for Mardi Gras is all part of the fun, but when it comes to shoes, it’s best to wear a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Parade grounds can get messy, and with all the walking you’ll do, you’ll be glad you swapped your chic boots for comfy sneakers. With origins dating back to the early 1700s, Mardi Gras has had quite a while to build up loads of quirky traditions and meaningful customs that make this holiday the certifiable spectacle it is. If you’re new to the holiday or maybe just need a refresher on all the festive fun, check out these seven Mardi Gras traditions Southerners make 1. Mobile Is The Birthplace Of Mardi Gras. First things first: The beloved tradition was actually born in Mobile, Alabama, though many associate it with New Orleans. Mobile first celebrated Mardi Gras in 1703, with the party really heating up in 1831. Mardi Gras is still a huge event in Mobile, with dozens of balls and parades every year. The Heart of Mardi Gras History . If you want to learn about the history of Mardi Gras and see some truly dazzling costumes, make sure to stop by the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi. This museum is a treasure trove of Carnival mementos, including glass beads, doubloons, krewe favors and even crowns and scepters. Differences get bigger. In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana, the differences in the city and rural towns weren't so stark. Between 1700 and 1800s, most celebrations in New Orleans were just 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 Bonus Fun Fact: Mardi Gras is a legal holiday in Louisiana, and has been since 1875, when Governor Warmoth signed the Mardi Gras Act. 2. Your Dog Will Love Mardi Gras. Dogs just want to have fun! And that’s what they get at their very own parades in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the Northshore and more! These animal-dedicated parades show off the While New Orleans is the heart of Mardi Gras celebrations, the tradition is also embraced throughout southern Louisiana, with smaller towns and regions hosting their own unique festivities. From large urban gatherings to Cajun-style parades in rural areas, the spirit of Mardi Gras unites the state in a shared celebration of culture, heritage An Alabama preschool let the good times roll during what might go down as the most adorable Mardi Gras parade of all time.Students at Stars Early Learning Academy in Fairhope, Ala., put on a socially-distanced Mardi Gras parade for residents at the Country Place Senior Living Community, according to There’s so much to love about the celebration of Mardi Gras – French for “Fat Tuesday” -- in southern Louisiana and in particular in New Orleans. The season begins on January 6 and extends until midnight before Ash Wednesday, and is a grand celebration filled with special foods (like King Cake), parades and balls led by clubs (called There’s so much to love about the celebration of Mardi Gras – French for “Fat Tuesday” -- in southern Louisiana and in particular in New Orleans. The season begins on January 6 and extends until midnight before Ash Wednesday, and is a grand celebration filled with special foods (like King Cake), parades and balls led by clubs (called Spice up your Mardi Gras party with a Bloody Mary bar! This DIY cocktail bar lets your guests' creativity flow, all while sipping on the delicious Southern staple. Set up a spread of your favorite Bloody Mary mix, zesty Worcestershire sauce, vodka, and a rainbow of garnishes—from crunchy pickles and spicy jalapeños to crispy bacon and celery Ask anyone and they’ll tell you it’s not Mardi Gras in New Orleans without a box of Popeye’s fried chicken! Mardi Gras is a marathon, not a sprint, and if you’ve made it all the way through to Mardi Gras day, you’re a champ! If you’ve been parading all season long, chances are you’ve lost concept of the time by now. This precious announcement is perfect for a Mardi Gras baby. See on Instagram. This one's as Texas as it gets. Granny (It's a Southern Thing) The Mardi Gras Museum is a must-visit while in town.(Visit Mississippi) Mardi Gras Museum Biloxi. The Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi is a captivating journey through 300 years of coastal Mississippi's Mardi Gras history. Beyond the well-known Louisiana celebrations, this museum showcases an array of dazzling costumes, from gowns to sequined masks. Mardi Gras is that magical time between Epiphany and Shrove Tuesday or, as it is often called, Fat Tuesday. It's a time for celebration and fun and revelry. It's a time to laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) before Lent slams the penitential door on our feasting and turns our rep The identity of Rex, the king of Mardi Gras, is kept secret until Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras), and only those within certain social circles receive invitations to the lavish Rex Ball. Le Krewe d’État (Founded 1996) – A newer krewe that upholds the secrecy and satire of traditional Mardi Gras, d’État is known for its Mardi Gras just got sweeter and more colorful – if such a thing is possible. In addition to King Cake and mini MoonPies – those yummy parade throws – you can add King Cake-flavored ice cream to your Mardi Gras party menu.Blue Bell has been offering King Cake ice cream since 2012 in Louisiana and Ala
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