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Big Chief Juan Carlos Pardo smiles as he dances with members of his tribe the Golden Comanche including Spy Boy James Rusty Baker, right, after a walk through Central City on Mardi Gras day in New Here, in tribute to the undying spirit of the Crescent City, and to celebrate the ancient festival of carnival (from Latin, carne vale, or “farewell to meat”) that traditionally marks the beginning of the Christian observance of Lent, LIFE.com offers a gallery of those previously unpublished Vandivert photos: pictures of men, women and If not, you've probably seen it on television or in numerous photos. Some of the best photos were taken many decades ago, including the 9 vintage Mardi Gras photos listed below. Each of these old Mardi Gras pictures is truly special. In fact, they're some of the best vintage Mardi Gras photos you'll ever see. You're going to love them! Vintage photos of Mardi Gras from the early 20th century show that while the iconic carnival has come a long way, it has always been a city-wide party. The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated in 1703, before the city of New Orleans was even established. By the 1740s, the Big Easy celebrated the holiday with elegant balls. Founded in 1856, Comus is the oldest continuous organization of New Orleans Mardi Gras festivities. While they haven’t paraded since the early 1990s, the organization is still intact. Here's a historic shot of The Rex parade marching down Camp Street in the early 1900s. On March 2, 1699, French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville arrived at a plot of ground 60 miles directly south of New Orleans, and named it "Pointe du Mardi Gras" when his men realized it was the eve of the festive holiday. Bienville also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. Mardi Gras Indians celebrate Mardi Gras in 1994 and 2022 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club Zulu parade riders throw coconuts into the crowd during their parades in 1985 and 2022. Big Chief Demond Melancon wears his Red Cloud suit amongst other members of Mardi Gras Indian tribes [+] during Mardi Gras 2014. In February 2021, the usual bustle of New Orleans’ Canal Carnival New Orleans History of Mardi Gras with vintage and modern pictures; Mardi Gras Unmasked Definitive Mardi Gras and king cake histories; MardiGras.com Web site affiliated with New Orleans' Times-Picayune newspaper; Mardi Gras 2014 celebration photos Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a lively celebration that takes place before the season of Lent in many parts of the world, especially in New Orleans, Louisiana. This festive occasion is marked by colorful parades, lively music, and fun costumes. Masks are common for Mardi Gras celebrations. Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, the day of feasting before Lent, the Christian season of abstinence and sacrifice. Some Mardi Gras traditions date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Mardi Gras is a national holiday in the state of Louisiana. Carnival New Orleans History of Mardi Gras with vintage and modern pictures; Mardi Gras Unmasked Definitive Mardi Gras and king cake histories; MardiGras.com Web site affiliated with New Orleans' Times-Picayune newspaper; Mardi Gras 2014 celebration photos And wait till you hear the ingredient list: 4,000 pounds of Danish flour, 286 pounds of yeast, 428 dozen eggs, 1,178 pounds of water, 8.925 gallons of flavoring, 2,087 pounds of icing, 331 pounds The first year that Mardi Gras was celebrated on a grand scale in Galveston was 1871 with the emergence of two rival Mardi Gras societies, or “Krewes” called the Knights of Momus (known only by the initials “K.O.M.”) and the Knights of Myth, both of which devised night parades, masked balls, exquisite costumes and elaborate invitations. The History of New Orleans Mardi Gras . Although the date of the first organized celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is debatable, the 1730 account of one Marc-Antoine Caillot (a young clerk sent to Louisiana by the French Company of the Indies) mentions a celebration with music and dance, mask-wearing and costumes—including cross-dressing. For those missing the traditional revelry in the street or looking for a little history and inspiration behind this special event, here are past Mardi Gras photos that capture the essence of this community that truly knows how to have a good time. Celebrating Mardi Gras Is Part of New Orleans History If not, you've probably seen it on television or in numerous photos. Some of the best photos were taken many decades ago, including the 9 vintage Mardi Gras photos listed below. Each of these old Mardi Gras pictures is truly special. In fact, they're some of the best vintage Mardi Gras photos you'll ever see. You're going to love them! Knights of Momus Mardi Gras Parade began in 1871, and was discontinued during World War II. History of how Mardi Gras Galveston began. Friday, November 15, 2024 Weather Traffic Watch After the Civil War, Comus returned to the parade scene in 1866. Four years later, the Twelfth Night Revelers debuted. This unique group made Carnival history at its 1871 ball when a young women was presented with a golden bean hidden inside a giant cake, signifying her selection as Mardi Gras’ first queen and starting the “king cake” tradition.
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