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What landmarks did d'Iberville and Bienville name on Mardi Gras?
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Who brought the tradition of mardi gras to the US?
Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville, a French-Canadian explorer.
Where was mardi gras created?
I would have to say that French Explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville created Mardi Gras in New Orleans. But basically the Christians (Roman Catholic Church) created it. To celebrate the start of Lent. If you translate Mardi Gras to English it means Fat Tuesday.
What celebration is like mardi gras?
Mardi gras
Was Mardi Gras always called Mardi Gras?
yes
What is Mardi gras mascot?
the JESTER is the Mardi Gras mascot.
Did Mardi Gras start in Mobile or New Orleans?
No, actually Mardi Gras originated somewhere in Europe. The first American "Mardi Gras" WAS in Louisiana:" the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana, just south of the holiday's future epicenter: New Orleans. They held a small celebration and dubbed the spot Point du Mardi Gras." The first recorded American Mardi Gras PARADE was in Mobile, AL in 1703. Also, I'd just like to make you all aware that Mardi Gras is recognized as a legal holiday ONLY in Louisiana, its ours, baby, deal.
What is the date of mardi gras in?
Mardi Gras in 2009 is February 4.
Where is mardi gras practised in the Caribbean?
Mardi Gras is practised in Haiti
What does bon mardi gras mean?
Bon, in french, means good. Mardi Gras means 'Fat Tuesday.' Saying Bon Mardi Gras is the english equivilant to saying Happy Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is a famous carnival held on shrove Tuesday. What does Mardi Gras mean?
Mardi=Tuesday Gras=Fat Both are french words that when translated to english from Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday.
What date will mardi gras be in 2009?
Mardi Gras was February 24, 2009.
When was The Mardi Gras Mystery created?
The Mardi Gras Mystery was created in 1988.
