Its Official Start Dates Back to the 18th Century Bienville, MardiGrasNewOrleans.com says, established New Orleans in 1718 and by the 1730s Mardi Gras was celebrated in the city, its earliest days ...

"I didn't think I was starting a Mardi Gras krewe. Here I am," Boudreaux said. "I've got myself a second full-time job." RELATED: Mardi Gras Galveston 2021 celebration canceled amid COVID-19 concerns ...

On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced on her official Facebook page that Mardi Gras in 2021 is not canceled, but will be different due to the coronavirus pandemic.