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In 1703 French settlers in Mobile established the first organised Mardi Gras celebration tradition in what was to become the United States. [31] [34] [35] [36] The first informal mystic society, or krewe, was formed in Mobile in 1711, the Boeuf Gras Society. [34] Bienville also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. In 1703, the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile celebrated America's very first Mardi Gras. In 1704, Mobile established a secret society (Masque de la Mobile), similar to those that form our current Mardi Gras krewes. It lasted until 1709. The earliest-established krewes were the Mistick Krewe of Comus, the earliest, In 1875, Louisiana declared Mardi Gras a legal state holiday. [5] War, According to the Mardi Gras New Orleans, Mardi Gras celebrations were common in the city by the 1730s, although the first recorded Mardi Gras parade didn’t float through the New Orlean’s Two additional dates of historic importance in New Orleans Mardi Gras lore are 1875, the year the State of Louisiana declared Mardi Gras a legal state holiday, and 1889, the year of the first documented reference of women exposing their breasts at the event, reported by a Times-Democrat reporter who observed, “the degree of immodesty Mardi Gras is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent. Rex, one of the oldest Mardi Gras krewes, has been participating in parades since 1872 and established purple, gold and green as the iconic Mardi Gras colors. Louisiana is the only state in which In 1704, Mobile established a secret society (Masque de la Mobile), similar to those that form our current Mardi Gras krewes. It lasted until 1709. In 1710, the “Boeuf Gras Society” was formed and paraded from 1711 through 1861. The procession was held with a huge bull’s head pushed alone on wheels by 16 men. By the 1730s, Mardi Gras was celebrated openly in New Orleans. In the early 1740s, Louisiana’s governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil, established elegant society balls, which became the model for today’s New Orleans Mardi Gras balls. The earliest reference to Mardi Gras “Carnival” appears in 1781. The first official Mardi Gras krewe, known as the Mistick Krewe of Comus, was established in 1856. This krewe introduced many of the traditions still seen today, including nighttime parades, floats, and the use of masked riders. The George P. Mitchell Award was established to honor Mitchell and other individuals, corporations, foundations and groups vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation. The Newe Krewe Award was established in 2024 and honors the new, exciting krewes that have sprung up since 2011. The official introduction of this iconic color scheme occurred during the inaugural Rex parade when the “King of Carnival” declared that these colors would be featured in the festivities. This proclamation changed the visual identity of Mardi Gras and established a tradition that still shapes celebrations worldwide. Realizing it to be the eve of Mardi Gras back in France, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville named the spot Point du Mardi Gras (French: "Mardi Gras Point"). In 1703, French settlers in Mobile established the first organized Mardi Gras celebration tradition in what was to become the United States. Despite these restrictions, the spirit of Mardi Gras persisted, evolving into a grand spectacle. The Krewe of Rex also established the tradition of having a "King of Carnival.” Today, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a major cultural event, attracting millions of worldwide visitors. Inspired by the “myth and magic” of Aubie the Auburn tiger that roams the Plains, Krewe de Tigris was established in 2016 as a recreational organization that seeks to foster fellowship within the community and celebrate the origins of Mardi Gras that lie in the state’s history. Over time, Carnival became established as the season of merriment that begins on Twelfth Night and climaxes on Mardi Gras. Occurring on any Tuesday from February 3 through March 9, Mardi Gras is tied to Easter, which falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the Spring Equinox. The George P. Mitchell Award was established to honor Mitchell and other individuals, corporations, foundations and groups vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation. The Newe Krewe Award was established in 2024 and honors the new, exciting krewes that have sprung up since 2011. Fleurty Girl is the original New Orleans unique boutique of thoughtfully curated goods. Established in 2009, Fleurty Girl now offers 8 individual shops, each featuring a large selection of locally-inspired products and fast shipping. Eat, Drink & Shop with Fleurty Girl! As it was approaching Fat Tuesday, they named it Points de Mardi Gras. By the time Bienville established New Orleans and 1718, Fat Tuesday celebrations were an annual tradition. Mardi Gras Celebrations in the 1700s and 1800s. Mardi Gras was already an annual fete in New Orleans by the 1730s. 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.
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