MARDI GRAS
WHEN IS MARDI GRAS? Mardi Gras 2023 falls on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Nothing about Mardi Gras is predictable – not even the date. Unlike Christmas or the 4th of July […]
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KREWE DU VIEUX PARADE
French Quarter 700 Decatur Street,, New Orleans,During the earliest years of New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations, satire was often the theme of the major krewes' parades. Over time, less controversial themes evolved, such as mythology, historical events, geographical locations, etc., and satirical themes fell by the wayside. In the late 20th century satire began re-emerging as a theme for some of […]
REX: THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Location The Presbytère 751 Chartres St.,, Jackson Square,The Louisiana State Museum in The Presbytère presents an exhibition to honor the School of Design, better known as the Rex Organization, celebrates its 150th Mardi Gras season. Since 1872, the […]