by grahamiam12288 | Feb 9, 2022 | Mardi Gras 101, Mardi Gras Parades, Streams & Broadcasts
Can’t make it to Mardi Gras in New Orleans or prefer to view the action remotely? Enjoy live and on-demand coverage of parades and more.
by josh | Mar 18, 2021 | Mardi Gras 101
An introduction to the core curriculum for aspiring revelers.
by josh | Mar 15, 2021 | King Cake, Mardi Gras 101
King Cake: A Rich Tradition Long before the Lord of Misrule reigned over the first pageant of the Twelfth Night Revelers in New Orleans, his ancient ancestor, the King of Saturnalia, set the precedent for a tradition that holds the key to understanding how a toothsome...
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 18, 2014 | Local Color and Customs, Mardi Gras 101
Mardi Gras Dictionary and Terminology Who is The Lord of Misrule? What does the word “krewe” have to do with the poetry of John Milton? Why are go-cups popular throws? And what does a spyboy mean when he hollers “Humbah!” If these questions seem puzzling, it’s time to...
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 18, 2014 | Mardi Gras 101, Mardi Gras Calendar
Thanks to Church fathers, Mardi Gras, which falls on February 13 in 2018, is a movable feast depending on the date of Easter.
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 18, 2014 | Mardi Gras 101, Mardi Gras Miscellany
Mardi Gras History In exploring Mardi Gras history, there’s no tidy way to connect the dots between ancient festive customs and the modern pre-Lenten revels that occur in a myriad of guises around the world. Certainly, religious rituals associated with the mythic god...
