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Mardi Gras is bursting with vibrant traditions, and few are as iconic as attending parades, indulging in delicious and colorful king cakes and donning elaborate Mardi Gras masks. But have you ever Mardi Gras masks in particular originated in ritual celebrations. New Orleans has been celebrating Mardi Gras for hundreds of years, and is the largest masked party in North America. In the beginning, masks worn during Mardi Gras allowed wearers to escape society and class constraints. While a modern-day Mardi Gras mask may not serve the same purpose, anonymity still adds a touch of freedom and mystery to the festive occasion. Today, the tradition lives on as parade float riders in New Orleans are still required to don Mardi Gras masks, a nod to the rich history of the tradition. History of Mardi Gras masks. If you find yourself in New Orleans, watching the Mardi Gras parade, you’ll see many people wearing Mardi Gras masks. You may be surprised to find out that wearing masks is one of the original Mardi Gras traditions. The Mardi Gras mask history dates back to the very first Mardi Gras celebrations. Like other European Mardi Gras traditions, the wearing of masks was eagerly adopted in Louisiana. Masquerade balls flourished in the region while it remained under French rule, but after Louisiana was ceded to the Spanish in 1763 following the French-Indian War, Mardi Gras celebrations and masking were both banned under the new governor’s Venetian masks are some of the most popular and recognizable, and it is obvious that Mardi Gras draws inspiration from them. There are even entire stores in Louisiana dedicated to masks, most notable of which being Maskarade in New Orleans. Located only a minute away from the St. Louis Cathedral, it is home to a huge selection of Mardi Gras masks. 1. It’s illegal to mount on a parade float without a mask on Mardi Gras. 2. Continuing wearing masks on Ash Wednesday is regarded a rude gesture and a sign of mockery of the Lenten season. Mardi Gras is derived from the French term ‘Fat Tuesday’ which is also known as ‘Shrove Tuesday’ and falls on a Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. What Does the Mask Scene Look Like Today? Today, the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans are widely popular and bring in millions of people worldwide for the celebrations. Masks are still an integral part of these celebrations, and Maskarade has stood the test of time in New Orleans. The Mardi Gras season is usually a fun and festive affair. But this year, a year after the celebration led New Orleans to become one of the nation's first COVID-19 hot spots, it's different. In the Mardi Gras documentary Cuttin’ Loose, a protocol specialist tells the queen of Nereus, in reference to using her scepter to acknowledge subjects: “You don’t want to look like a windshield wiper.” And with regard to walking posture: “Don’t lower your head. You gotta stop that—you’re the queen.” Queen of Carnival But no Mardi Gras look is complete without masks. Sure, store-bought ones are fine but they don’t really reflect your style. This guide will show you how to craft a DIY Mardi Gras mask that’s bold, vibrant, and unique. Grab your materials, and let’s create a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras mask! Why Make a DIY Mardi Gras Mask? While Mardi Gras has a somewhat seedy reputation, that misconception is largely fueled by drunken and misbehaved tourists unaccustomed to New Orleans' special brand of partying. First off, Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday" is actually just one day, the culmination of a month-long Carnival Season. It's also a statewide public holiday in Mardi Gras is a rowdy secular celebration that has been part of the official Catholic Church calendar since 1582. The season of merriment, which begins on Epiphany and ends on Fat Tuesday, is filled with rambunctious masquerading in the streets and mysterious masked balls. Photo/Blue Bayou via Facebook. The Blue Bayou is bringing “The Big Easy” to Chicago this Mardi Gras weekend with crawfish, cocktails, and cabaret!. The party kicks off on Saturday, March 1 with a crawfish boil in the afternoon, followed by an official Mardi Gras party and burlesque show in the evening. Historians argue whether the first Mardis Gras on American soil took place in the port city of Mobile, Alabama in 1702 or on March 3, 1699 in Point du Mardi Gras near New Orleans. In the former case, it would had been celebrated by French settlers, in the latter by French explorers Sieur de Bienvilleby and Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and
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