In 1938, LIFE sent photographer William Vandivert to New Orleans to cover the debauchery, whimsy and unalloyed fun of Mardi Gras. 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 Relatively early on in its remarkable, decades-long run as a weekly magazine, LIFE turned its eye toward always-enticing, ever-vivid New Orleans and that great city’s signature, defining event: Mardi Gras. In February, 1938, editors sent photographer William Vandivert (later a charter member of Magnum) to the Big Easy to chronicle the William Vandivert—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 1938. (Some predominately African American "krewes" -- especially the Zulu -- are known, even today, for March 1, 1938: Mardi Gras Carnival (New Orleans) Tuesday-March 13, 1938: Daylight Saving (Start) Sunday-March 17, 1938: St. Patrick's Day: Thursday-April 1, 1938: People dance in the streets during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana in February 1938. William Vandivert/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image A view of Mardi Gras parade goers in New The theme of Galveston’s 1938 Mardi Gras was “A Court in Old England,” and it was described as “one of the most beautiful” Mardi Gras celebrations to date by the Galveston Daily News. Participants wore garments in the style of 15 th century English royals made of colorful silk, brocade, and velvet adorned with embroidery and jewels. MARDI GRAS SHOP; Enter Now 2025 Photo Contest. Krewe of Hermes Parade Route Their inaugural parade in 1938 was the first to use neon lighting for its floats William Vandivert—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 1938. (Some predominately African American "krewes" -- especially the Zulu -- are known, even today, for The theme of Galveston’s 1938 Mardi Gras was “A Court in Old England,” and it was described as “one of the most beautiful” Mardi Gras celebrations to date by the Galveston Daily News. Participants wore garments in the style of 15th century English royals made of colorful silk, brocade, and velvet adorned with embroidery and jewels. On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the 1938 Legacy Corporation will present its MAMGA 1938 Legacy Mardi Gras Masquerade 5K Fun Run/Walk. This is a family-friendly event for everyone from first-time runners/walkers to expert athletes. Blaine Kern, a notorious float building and Mardi Gras mastermind, was inspired by the movie King Kong. This idea would birth what we now know today as parade themes. This entry was posted in Musical Monday and tagged 1950s musicals, Barrie Chase, Gary Crosby, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras 1958, Mardi Gras musical, Musical Monday, Pat Boone, Sheree North, Tommy Sands by Jnpickens. Bookmark the permalink. 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. In 1921, for example, something called “Mardi Gras” was held in Chilhowee Park, claiming to be one of the biggest parties in Knoxville history—but the fact that it was held in September may undermine its authenticity. The American Legion held a Christmas party in 1935 with a Mardi Gras theme. In 1938, UT students staged a faux Mardi Gras New Orleans Mardi Gras 1938 (2 F) Media in category "New Orleans Mardi Gras in the 1930s" The following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total. MOBILE, Ala. - It’s never too early to let the good times roll and you can do so this month at the inaugural MAMGA 1938 Legacy Mardi Gras Masquerade 5K Run/Walk. 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. Parade participants are seen during the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Church Point, LA. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) 1938 - Feb 24, 2025. STAUFFER Serves 1. 30 ml rye whisky 30 ml cognac 30 ml sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters 2 dashed Peychaud’s bitters 10 ml Bénédictine liqueur lemon slice or twist to garnish
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