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How does Mardi Gras in New Orleans compare to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro?
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Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a festival where the city enjoys showing off its rich cultural past. The parades are held in both the city proper, and the suburbs. The parades are usually named after Ancient Greek and Roman Gods, Godesses, and other iconic figures and places from that time. The main difference is that while Mardi Gras in the States is celebrated mostly in New Orleans and other places in the south. Carnival in Rio is celebrated by the country as a whole.
New Orleans Roman Catholic origins, and regional beliefs in practices of Voodoo, and the traditions of the African-American Marching clubs (the black Indian civic marching groups, along with its Jazz flavor give it a feel apart from Carnival in Rio.
I would suggest going to both if possible. The stories alone would be worth the trip
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What do you do on Mardi Gras?
That depends... If you mean Mardi Gras as a party holiday and not a day of 'religious' significance, then you probably party hard, joining street fairs, Carnival celebrations, etc. New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras party scene. For instance: the beads. If you give a beaded necklace to a girl, traditionally she flashes you and might imply sex.
What month is mardi gras in new Orleans?
February
How is mardi gras celebrated in New Orleans?
The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to Medival Europe but the traditions celebrated today are traced to New Orleans. A French-Canadian explorer, Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville, landed 60 miles directly south of New Orleans in 1699 and called it "Pointe due Mardi Gras." He also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. In 1703, the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile celebrated the very first Mardi Gras. In 1704, Mobile established a secret society (Masque de la Mobile) similar to those who form our current Mardi Gras Krewes. In 1710, the "Boeuf Graf Society" was formed and paraded from 1711 through 1861. The procession was held with a huge bull's head pushed alone on wheels by 16 men on Fat Tuesday. New Orleans was established in 1718 by Jean-Baptise Le Moyne. By the 1730s, Mardi Gras was celebrated openly in New Orleans without the parades. In the early 1740s, Louisiana's Governor The Marquis de Vaudreuil established elegant society balls. The earliest reference to Mardi Gras "Carnival" appears in a 1781. That year, the Perseverance Benevolent & Mutual Aid Association is the first of hundreds of clubs and carnival organizations formed in New Orleans. By the late 1830s, New Orleans held street processions of maskers with carriages and horseback to celebrate Mardi Gras. Newspapers began to announce Mardi Gras events in advance. In 1871, Mardi Gras's second "Krewe" is formed, the Twelfth Night Reveler's, with the first account of Mardi Gras "throws." In 1872, a group of businessmen invented a King of Carnival -- Rex -- to parade in the first daytime parade. They introduced the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold; the Mardi Gras song, and the Mardi Gras flag. In 1873, the first floats were constructed entirely in New Orleans instead of France. In 1875, Governor Warmoth of Louisiana signs the "Mardi Gras Act" making it a legal holiday in Louisiana, which it remains.
Who are people that celebrate Mardi Gras?
alot of catholic people in places like new Orleans louisianna and mobile celebrate mardi gras
Where in Louisiana is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is everywhere, it's a holiday just like Halloween or Easter. MArdi Gras is predominantly celebrated in the new Orleans and southern gulf areas.
Which carnival is the United States city of New Orleans famous for?
New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras Carnival season.
What date is Mardi Gras Carnival in New Orleans in 2013?
Mardi Gras, 2013 is February 12.
When is Carnival held?
Traditionally, Carnival is held in areas where there is a large Catholic population. It is celebrated right before Lent. Brazil has a huge Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro. Other countries that have Carnival celebrations include Colombia, Panama, and the United States has Mardis Gras in New Orleans.
What are carnival masks typically used for?
Carnival masks are typically used for parties and celebrations. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a huge party with a well known parade with people donning carnival masks.
What do carnival masks look like?
Carnival masks are typically used for parties and celebrations. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a huge party with a well known parade with people donning carnival masks.
What are the religious links of the carnival?
I guess you are thinking the "Carnival" to mean Mardi Gras in New Orleans? If that is the case Mardi Gras or (Fat Tuesday) is the Tuesday before Lent starts. During Lent, you are to fast and/or give up something until Holy Thursday when Lent ends.
Where can one purchase carnival masks?
Carnival masks can be purchased at party supply stores. They are also found in Mardi Gras shops in New Orleans. Used ones can be obtained on eBay or at flea markets.
What are the release dates for Mardi Gras Carnival - 1898 I?
Mardi Gras Carnival - 1898 I was released on: USA: February 1898
What is carnival short for?
Mardi Gras
What are the release dates for Mardi Gras Carnival - 1898 II?
Mardi Gras Carnival - 1898 II was released on: USA: February 1898
What are two cities that hold mardi gras parades?
New Orleans has a huge one and Buenos Aires does too. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, also has a notable parade.
How is Mardi Gras celebrated in nice France?
Mardi Gras is celebrated in Nice in Carnival. Carnival lasts from February 14 through March 1.
