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Mardi Gras in St. Louis, Missouri. Second largest Mardi Gras festivities in the U.S. are held in St. Louis, Missouri — Photo courtesy of Explore St. Louis. What began in 1979 as a way for five bored guys to kick the winter doldrums has now become one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. The three largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are parades for the Krewes of Endymion, Bacchus and Muses. Krewe of Endymion The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. Shreveport, LA. Shreveport hosts some of the largest Mardi Gras parades in Northern Louisiana, which attract more than 400,00 people. The city is adorned with gold, green, and purple and it's easy to find king cakes in any flavor. The parades attract many people because of the unique themes and commitment to diversity. Endymion Extravaganza, New Orleans, LA One of the world’s biggest indoor parties, the Endymion Extravaganza is the only party held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Mardi Gras. Over 20,000 people dress up in formal gowns, tuxedos, and suits to take part in this Mardi Gras main event. Founded in 1702 as the first capital of French colonial Louisiana, Mobile is known for hosting the very first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. While it now puts on a more low-key party than New Orleans—with only three weeks of parades as opposed to five or six—Mobile’s French roots and the fact that the festivities were were largely shaped by enslaved West Africans mean that both The Basics of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans, culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. New Orleans, LA 70130 Of the hundreds of Louisiana festivals, none tops Mardi Gras. Spectacular parades, unbelievable costumes, music, dancing, food, drink — take your pick of places to indulge and enjoy. The biggest celebration occurs in New Orleans, but nearly every community in the state has its own version of the annual party. Wherever you go, you can find the Krewe of Centaur is Louisiana's largest Mardi Gras krewe and brings excitement down the streets of Shreveport. Location: Downtown Shreveport. Time: 3:30 p.m. Krewe of Gemini. March 1. The largest and most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the USA is in New Orleans, where Fat Tuesday is a legal holiday. NOLA has been celebrating Mardi Gras since the early 18th century and the Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which takes place March 4, marks the party’s climax and the end of Carnival Season on the Gulf Coast. The conclusion falls the day before Ash Wednesday and is seen as a final day of feasting and revelry before the solemnity of Lent. Every year, as winter fades and spring approaches, the streets of New Orleans explode with color, music, and celebration. Mardi Gras, the grandest festival in Louisiana, is famous for its parades, beads, masked revelers, and deep cultural traditions. HOUMA, La. — Houma city officials have released the schedule for their Mardi Gras 2025 parades. They say Mardi Gras in Houma is a “true Cajun celebration” with 14 parades consisting of The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the ArkLaTex. Centaur is the largest krewe in north Louisiana, and rival most of those in New Orleans. The beads are ready, the bands are set, and the flavor is unmatched! Join us for the BIGGEST Mardi Gras celebration in Atlanta at Louisiana Bistreaux, where we’re bringing you the vibrant sounds of New Orleans, authentic Cajun cuisine, and an atmosphere filled with energy and excitement! The first recorded celebration of Lafayette Mardi Gras was on February 14, 1869, but the first citywide Mardi Gras observance wasn't until 1897. All parades end at Cajun Field, where the annual Festival de Mardi Gras takes place with carnival rides, live music and more. If you're a master costume crafter, you may want to partake in the Grand How did Mardi Gras get it's start? Mardi Gras has been called the biggest party on the planet and seeing how it originated in Europe and is still celebrated there as well as in North and South America, it just might be the biggest party ever! While Mardi Gras is known for a certain level of debauchery, it finds its roots in Christianity. The three largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are parades for the Krewes of Endymion, Bacchus and Muses. Krewe of Endymion The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. The three largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are parades for the Krewes of Endymion, Bacchus and Muses. Krewe of Endymion The Krewe of Endymion parade is on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. Shreveport's Krewe of Centaur is one of the largest Mardi Gras krewes in the state of Louisiana. Outside of New Orleans, it might be the biggest. But there's no doubt that in North Louisiana The Krewe of Centaur is one of the LARGEST single parading krewes in the state of Louisiana and puts on the biggest Mardi Gras parade in North Louisiana. Composed of over 500 members, Centaur is
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