This is an excerpt from the book “Mardi Gras Beads,” by Doug MacCash, part of LSU Press’ series “Louisiana True.” A French Quarter Mardi Gras parade in 1839 | Mardi Gras | nola.com Skip ...

Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, beads, daiquiris, king cake and Bourbon Street. And while the tradition in New Orleans began in the French Quarter more than 166 years ago, the largest ...

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French Quarter, Mardi Gras rank as New Orleans' top attractions By Fox News Published February 12, 2013 5:00am EST | Updated November 5, 2015 1:08pm EST ...

Beginning Friday, tighter COVID-19 restrictions take effect in the French Quarter. No cars will be allowed in and no pedestrians through Fat Tuesday.

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Louisiana State Police released information on the five-day deployment of LSP troopers to the French Quarter for Mardi Gras week.

Mardi Gras 2025: Parade schedule, ... Louisiana was colonized first by the French before it became part of the U.S., ... French Quarter; Krewe of Mardi PAWS: 2 p.m., Covington; Saturday, March 15.

The first Mardi Gras in the U.S. took place on March 3, 1699, the History Channel reports.Celebrations would continue for decades thanks to French settlers who partook in parades, masked balls and ...

RUSTON, La. - New Orleans isn't the only Louisiana city with a "French Quarter." One neighborhood in Ruston has embraced "The Big Easy" complete with Bourbon Street and Esplanade Boulevard.

It's Carnival time in Louisiana! This week, we join revelers near and far for the biggest free party on earth.We begin with Devin De Wulf, founder of the… Louisiana Eats: Beans About Mardi Gras ...