Well it’s Mardi Gras time and no season is complete without some great Mardi Gras music. Here are my top 10 must have songs for any Mardi Gras celebration. 10. Mardi Gras Mambo by The Hawketts This song always gets me into the Mardi Gras spirit. It has the classic New Orleans sound and a ...
Mardi Gras is a holiday born in the city of New Orleans. Although the tradition of Mardi Gras originated in New Orleans, Americans everywhere embrace the holiday and celebrate Fat Tuesday. So in honor of New Orleans, here are some places you can find traditional and not-so-traditional masks for that Mardi Gras party! For those ...
I spent four years in New Orleans and I learned a thing or two about Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is your chance to act wild and let it all out before lent. If you are not lucky enough to visit the city of sin for this year’s festival, think about holding your own Mardi Gras ...
How do you best explain Mardi Gras to kids who have never experienced the fun and excitement of the season? Through books, of course. Children in New Orleans grow up knowing what Mardi Gras is all about. For everyone else the costumes, parades, king cake, and beads may not make much sense. If you’d like ...