Mardi Gras
How have the Mardi Gras celebrations evolved over time?
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44 mins
Explore the vibrant Mardi Gras tradition in Lafayette, where colorful floats, lively parades, and festive balls bring the community together. Discover how the tradition has evolved over time, from its origins in 1869 to the present day, and how it continues to thrive with new krewes and events added each year.
Ep 1:
Was the First-Ever Mardi Gras Parade Held in Lafayette?
Ep 2:
Did Public Mardi Gras Celebrations Begin in Alexandria?
Ep 3:
What Makes Mardi Gras Parades a Beloved Regional Tradition in Louisiana?
Ep 4:
Is 'Courir de Mardi Gras' a Unique Rural Louisiana Tradition?
Ep 5:
Why Were the 19th-Century Mardi Gras Costumes So Unique?
Ep 6:
Was King Sucrose a Key Figure in Franklin's Mardi Gras?
Ep 7:
Were Thibodaux’s Mardi Gras Parades So Elaborate?
Ep 8:
How Did African-American Groups Celebrate Mardi Gras?
Ep 9:
Are Newer Mardi Gras Groups More Focused on Publicity and Profit?
Ep 10:
Are Women-Led Mardi Gras Parades More Inclusive and Diverse?
Discussions (12)
Bryce
Level 8 · 9 mo agoKing Sucrose really dates back to 1934. Legit
Grayson
Level 6 · 9 mo agoThe 1869 date for the first ball is accurate.
Marshall
Level 10 · 8 mo agoGreasing the poles is wild
