Festival Season 2012 in New Orleans
Mardi
Gras 2012— February 8
Mardi Gras is just the start of the festival season in New Orleans. Jazz Fest, St Patty's day, The Final Four, Oak Street, French Quarter Fest, and the Bayou Boogaloo are just a few of the festivals around the area that start in early spring and run thought summer. Check out our Event Page for more details on the Festivals around the New Orleans area in 2012
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The
History of Mardi Gras
No
one really knows exactly how Mardi Gras was started. Many
other cities have similar celebrations and it is referred
to as Carnival in Rio and other spots in the Caribbean and
South America. Some people trace it to the Romans, whose
pagan orgies were held during the spring season. New Orleanians
have since formed numerous secret societies that have served
many charitable and social functions. They often help unite
the city with their parade's political themes.
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