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Three men, reared together in New Orleans, but whose paths have drifted apart, each face a crisis during the last weekend of Mardi Gras: Dr. Jason Kent must decide between accepting a chance to become famous as a research scientist, which will mean leaving New Orleans and giving up the girl he loves, Susan Corvier, or staying in his father's practice among the poor; Father Victor Carducci is Ahead of the Super Bowl, here are the 12 most essential movies set in New Orleans, from madcap comedies like ‘Girls Trip’ to animated darlings like ‘The Princess and the Frog’. Amid all the booze that flows through New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebration, it’s a wonder that more comedies haven’t been made about the antics that inevitably result. This hysterical movie stars Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett Smith as four friends who head to NOLA to rekindle their long-time friendship. Movies set against the backdrop of Mardi Gras – a festival that is widely celebrated around the world, especially in countries with Christian roots; have either used vibrant colors, lively music, and festive atmosphere to transport the viewer into a different vibe altogether or have been used as a coverup, an anti-agent to numb the darkness. Mardi Gras, which is French for Fat Tuesday is a celebration that culminates each year 47 days before Easter. It is a world-renowned event that has been used as the backdrop or an essential plot element in many Hollywood movies. Best New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and Fat Tuesday films: "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Girls Trip," "Easy Rider," and "The Skeleton Key." Best New Orleans Movies, Mardi Gras Films And in 1958’s Mardi Gras, Pat Boone starred as military school cadet who wins a date with a French movie goddess who just happens to be the queen of a Mardi Gras parade. On the darker side, there was the x-rated 1978 film Mardi Gras Massacre about a serial killer who roams the streets of NOLA, sacrificing women to a Peruvian god. 3. Mardi Gras (1958) – “Mardi Gras” is a musical comedy starring Pat Boone and Christine Carère. Boone plays a military school cadet who wins a date with a French film actress and “Queen of Mardi Gras” (played by Carère). The two fall in love, but her movie studio wants to capitalize on the romance for publicity’s sake. A list of 52 films compiled on Letterboxd, including The Princess and the Frog (2009), Easy Rider (1969), Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953), Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011) and Mardi Gras Massacre (1978). About this list: Films taking place in New Orleans and surrounding areas of Louisiana. Also see:🍀St. Patricks's Day boxd.it/echbm The Princess and the Frog . Perhaps one of the best family-friendly depictions of Mardi Gras comes in the form of a Disney film, of course. The Princess and the Frog shows all the beautiful things MARDI GRAS FAMILY GRAS: MOVIES “BLUE BAYOU”: Al Heavener, a long-time Jefferson Parish Library employee, will host and discuss the Louisiana-set movie on Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., at the East Mardi Gras Reunion: Directed by Greg Galloway. With Towanda Braxton, Kamara Harper, G. Tremain Merrell, Rachelle Neal. Donald Henson left his home in Algiers, Louisiana to escape small town living. Mardi Gras San Antonio 2025 – Adults Only Parties 2025 Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party. Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with music provided by the ever-energetic DJ Dogg. Satisfy your cravings with a diverse selection of offerings from onsite food trucks, ensuring there’s something to please every palate for Mardi Gras San Antonio. The film has footage of musical events, Mardi Gras Indians, a funeral with traditional music, various second line parades, and cooking and eating red beans and rice and a crawfish boil. Events filmed include New Orleans Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day 1977. The festival full of music, costumes and free concerts will take place February 21 through February 23 at Mardi Gras Plaza in Metairie. Family Gras is fun for everyone, giving families a space to enjoy national and local music acts as Mardi Gras parades roll past the festival, including the Krewe of Excalibur, the Magical Krewe of MadHatters 2. Have a "what if" plan . Mardi Gras can be crowded, so it's always a good idea to come up with a plan in the event that you get separated from your child, Write your last name and phone number on your children’s arms with an indelible pen, designate a location to meet in case you get separated, and instruct them to go to the police if they forget where you agreed to meet. Love in a reality TV singing competition; South Korean family obligation; tender Belgium coming of age; RPG escapism — our picks from the 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival. Bring the whole family to 9 Mile Garden in Affton for a Mardi Gras and season opener celebration. This lively venue houses food trucks serving a range of cuisines, plus craft beer and live music. When: March 1 at 1 p.m., with music starting at 2 p.m. in the Canteen area. Mardi Gras; Arthur Hardy - Mardi Gras Guide; Movies/TV; Music; New Orleans resident Heather Palma and her family are making their fourth trip to Disney next week, an off-season tradition that
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