The earliest Mardi Gras celebration in North America was on March 3, 1699 at Point du Mardi Gras (about 60 miles from New Orleans). According to Wikipedia, "the earliest organized Carnival celebrations occurred in Mobile, Biloxi, New Orleans, and Pensacola, which have each developed separate traditions."
For United State it was Mobile, Alabama.
Mardi Gras was founded in Mobile, Alabama by Joe Cain. New Orleans began celebrating Mardi Gras and is often mistaken for being the founding city.Mobile, AlabamaNew Orleans, Louisiana
mardi gras started in Mobile Alabama but is celebrated in new Orleans and in mobile
New Orleans is the city famous for hosting Mardi Gras. Millions upon millions of beads are thrown during this celebration. The term Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French.
Yes, the s in Mardi Gras *is* silent. And, as I live in Mobile, Alabama, I was so glad to see that you were correct in which city Mardi Gras began--- Mobile, Alabama, *not* New Orleans!
New Orleans, Louisiana is famous for it's Mardi Gras celebration.
The address of the Tex Mardi Gras Museum is: Po Box 5581, Bossier City, LA 71171-5581
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There are a huge number of stores both online and in the "real world" which sell Mardi Gras party supplies. It would be helpful for you to make a list of what constitutes for you "essential" Mardi Gras equipment and work from there. One can look for specialist fancy dress retailers who often have costumes and accessories which are suitable for a Mardi Gras party. If one is looking for specific Mardi Gras food, one can often find this in a supermarket or delicatessen shop.
Some good examples of Mardi Gras decorations include beads, bead wreaths, Mardi Gras trees, tri-color garlands, and bright ribbons and bows. These can be bought from Amazon, Gonola, and Windy City Novelties.
The US city that is famous for its Mardi Gras celebration is New Orleans in Louisiana. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is celebrated in either February or March of each year. The next Mardi Gras will be held on February 17, 2015.