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Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in 1940 is on Tuesday, February 6 (first Tuesday of February). Check also the date of Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in 2026 and in the following years. 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 1940 Holidays. View here the holidays in the United States in 2025, including 1940 Holidays and also every other holiday in the USA. February 6, 1940: Mardi Gras Experience the vibrant and chaotic celebration of 1940 Mardi Gras in New Orleans, where the Zulu King leads the iconic Mardi Gras parade through the streets, of Babylon's carnival ball in 1940. What is Mardi Gras? The New Orleans Mardi Gras is the most widely known celebration in the world, and at the Mardi Gras and Mardi Gras prospered during the 1940's, although it was canceled during the war years. In 1949 Louis Armstrong was King of the Zulu parade and was pictured on the cover of time magazine. In 1950 the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visited New Orleans during Mardi Gras. While it’s definitely true that Rex and Zulu are also “old-line” parades as well, Mardi Gras expert Arthur Hardy moved these two up to “super krewe” status years ago. Knights of Babylon (Thursday, February 4, 2016) Sargon the First is illustrated leading the inaugural parade of the Knights of Babylon, 1940 The Great Depression of the 1930s cast a shadow over the festivities, but Mardi Gras endured. The spirit of resilience and community shone through, as people found solace and joy in the celebration, even during difficult times. Mid-Century Mardi Gras: Growth and Expansion. The mid-20th century witnessed a significant expansion of Mardi Gras. In 1940, the first Black king and queen of Mardi Gras were crowned. Aline Jenkins Howard was named the queen, and Alex Herman crowned king. The duo was decked out in full regalia, including robes The photos of revelers celebrating Mardi Gras in the 1930s and 40s in Washington, D.C. seem familiar—a little fancier maybe, but the costumes and merriment are transcendent. Giacona created the Mardi Gras cup, a Carnival favorite, in 1980. (Eliot Kamenitz, The Times-Picayune archive) the Krewe of Elenians and the first parade of women in 1940 - the Krewe of Venus Mardi Gras celebrations slowly ceased to exist, and by the late 1890's, the Mystic Memphi and other societies, as well as the Mardi Gras festivals as a whole were no longer an active institution in the city. Fast forward 30 years. Explore vintage Mardi Gras photos from the 60s capturing the vibrant celebrations of New Orleans. Many of the images were shot on Canal Street, and the movie "Swanee River in Technicolor" (released 1939) is visible on the front of the movie theater seen at (2:24). The footage includes both daytime and nighttime images of revelers, floats, and street performers. This is the 1940 Mardi Gras Parade. 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. Gallery Of. Mardi Gras: Rare Vintage Photos From America’s Most Famous Party. Mardi Gras 1938. William Vandivert The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock But like it always did, Zulu forged ahead to make the 1940 Mardi Gras parade week a stellar, honorific send-off to its founder. “A broad, gray sky heaped its rains upon Mardi Gras day,” said the Feb. 10, 1940 issue of The Louisiana Weekly, “but the rain wasn’t as heavy as the mirth the Zulus and King Jolly gave more than 450,000 The concept of a museum wholly dedicated to Mardi Gras had been a goal of numerous native Mobilians for years. 1940. MAMGA First King & Queen. Media in category "New Orleans Mardi Gras in the 1940s" The following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. KingRexGetsTheKeyWPAc1940.jpeg 599 × 458; 105 KB Buy this stock video clip: 1940s: New Orleans Mardi Gras, South Rampart Street. Mardi Gras Indian. Costumed - 2SPHHDM now from Alamy's library of high-quality 4K and HD stock footage and videos.
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