Mardi Gras Dates New Orleans’ BIG annual event, Mardi Gras, is always the day before Ash Wednesday which itself is always forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays). But to simplify matters for carnival historians–and for those eager to partake in the revelries to come–here is a list of dates for Mardi Gras celebrations back to 1947 as well as for the years through 2050. Pass a good A nostalgic look at Mardi Gras in New Orleans from 1954, highlighting unique costumes and the timeless spirit of the celebration. Published Jul 1, 2016 Written by This week marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most memorable moments in modern Mardi Gras history: when the Duke and Duchess of Windsor came to Carnival. Their visit to New Orleans made In New Orleans Mardi Gras news, the 1950s featured royal visitors, fires, war, and the expansion of Carnival into the suburbs. Parading krewes and ball-only krewes organized during this time A look at Mardi Gras in New Orleans through the years. Louisiana circa 1950. Pictorial Parade/Getty Images. A float celebrating the life of John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), an American View full size (Courtesy Museum of Mobile) Mardi Gras 1958, as photographed by A.J. Bordelon. The image is part of a collection of slides from the 1950s and '60s that is being donated to the We took a dive into The Times-Picayune archives -- with an assist from Arthur Hardy's comprehensive book "Mardi Gras in New Orleans: An Illustrated History"-- to remember 50 local Carnival parades 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. 1950. Parade Here, then, for your amusement as well as your information, is a list of Mardi Gras dates, past, present, and future, from 1950 until 2050: 1950 - February 21 1951 - February 6 1952 - February 26 1953 - February 17 1954 - March 2 1955 - February 22 1956 - February 14 1957 - March 5 1958 - February 18 1959 - February 10 1960 - March 1 1961 Land of Opportunity: The Mardi Gras: Directed by William Witney. With Selmer Jackson. Highlights of the Mardi Gras festivities, held every year in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jerry Wald announced the film in October 1957. It was called Romantic Comedy and was based on an original story by Curtis Harrington, who worked for Wald.The film was about the adventures of four students from the Virginia Military Institute at Mardi Gras, but Wald was unable to use that title because Universal had it registered and he needed permission from the city of New Orleans. This is some Mardi Gras footage filmed by Stephen Elmer's Uncle L.J. back in 1954. Some of it was taken on Canal St. and some in the French Quarter. We don't Explore vintage Mardi Gras photos from the 60s capturing the vibrant celebrations of New Orleans. Costumed figures walk down Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Louisiana, early 1950s. Jack Robinson, Getty Images Among the less spectacular 1955 New Orleans Mardi Gras costumes are Pre-1950 (Antique) Mardi Gras meet 2025, one week away! Theme . AFCA Dark Mode (Default) AFCA Light Mode NEW . Contact Us; Cookies; Step into the festive spirit of the 1950s Mardi Gras with this vibrant home movie capturing the excitement and tradition of New Orleans' most iconic celebrat Mardi Gras Festival headline, The Seattle Times, August 3, 1952, p. 10. Mardi Gras Queen Clara Carpenter and her court, Seattle, August 5, 1952. Courtesy Peter Blecha Collections. Seafair map, including Mardi Gras parade, Seattle, 1953. Courtesy Peter Blecha Collections. Russell Gideon picked for Mardi Gras chairman, The Seattle Times, July 7 Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in 1950 is on Tuesday, February 21 (third Tuesday of February). Check also the date of Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in 2026 and in the following years. Toggle navigation Toggle search box Calendar-12.com 12 months a year, day by day Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Krewe of Rex: Pins & Ducal Badges
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