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"Mardi Gras 2009" Parade Route Schedule

Mardi Gras February Calendar
Feb 1st Feb 7th Feb 8th Feb 13th Feb 14th Feb 15th Feb 18th
Feb 19th Feb 20th Feb 21st Feb 22nd Feb 23rd Feb 24th  

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH,

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH,

    • 6:00 pm  Krewe of Brid - Lakeview

     

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST

    • 1:00 pm Krewe of Slidellians - Slidell

     

  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND

LUNDI GRAS, FEBRUARY 23RD

MARDI GRAS, FEBRUARY 24TH

 

This Mardi Gras 2009 parade schedule is based on the Mardi Gras 2008 parades. This Mardi Gras 2009 parade schedule is subject to change.

     


 

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When did Mardi Gras originate?

 Mardi Gras came to or was introduced to New Orleans by the French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville in 1699. However, Mardi Gras was a major holiday in Paris which was celebrated since the Middle Ages. Iberville sailed into the  Gulf of Mexico and on March 3 of 1699, he set up camp on the west bank of the Mississippi river about 60 miles south of New Orleans. Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France at this time and to honor this important day, Sieur d'Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.

Throughout the years, Orleanians have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations) which host parades and balls...

 

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Mardi Gras History

 

Mardi Gras came or introduced to New Orleans in 1699...

 

Mardi Gras' traditional colors are Purple, Green & Gold....

 

"Mardi Gras" , French for Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday...

 

 

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Fun Facts

 

Mardi Gras is not a national holiday.

The 1st New Orleans Mardi Gras parade was held on Feb. 24, 1857.

 

If you get the Mardi Gras baby from the king cake, you have to purchase the next.


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