After Mardi Gras made its way to the United States, masked balls flourished under French rule in the late 1700s, but were later banned by the Spanish governors. The prohibition continued when New ...

Courir is French for run. The "Courir de Mardi Gras" are traditions based on early begging rituals from the Medieval era that originated in 15th-century France.

Notes "Carl Gutherz: Poetic Vision and Academic Ideals," Memphis, TN: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 2009, no. 13. "Carl Gutherz: Poetic Vision and Academic Ideals," Memphis, TN: Memphis Brooks Museum ...

The 2024 Mardi Gras season officially begins January 6th... and what better way to ring in the season than by picking up the 2024 ‘Mobile Mask - Reveler’s Guide to Mardi Gras’. Steve Joynt ...

Looking to make this a family day? Recreation Pier has kid-friendly activity stations, including Mardi Gras mask making, face painting, balloon animals and crafts. Both the under- and over-21 crowd ...

An epic Mardi Gras celebration requires at least three key elements: an elaborate parade, the best local entertainment, and ornate costumes. Plus, hurricanes and king cakes. Beads, obviously. Not to ...

Organizers trucked in 100 pounds of rice, 50 pounds of tomatoes and 40 pounds of chicken for the jambalaya and gumbo.Above, Carey Odlin, the Mardi Gras king, offers colorful coins to revelers.

From August 20-23, Hidden Beach Resort will host a Garden of Eden-Themed Naked Painting Party Weekend as a part of the bi-annual painting party tradition. Throughout the Garden of Eden weekend ...