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  2. Mardi Gras - Wikipedia

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    The first year that Mardi Gras was celebrated on a grand scale in Galveston was 1871 with the emergence of two rival Mardi Gras societies, or "Krewes" called the Knights of Momus (known only by the initials "K.O.M.") and the Knights of Myth, both of which devised night parades, masked balls, exquisite costumes and elaborate invitations.

  3. The History of Mardis Gras in 10 Facts - AOL

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    Mardi Gras became the celebration we know today because of a secret society. Since its first impromptu celebrations in the early 1700's, Mardi Gras was regularly cancelled or banned for its ...

  4. The History of Mardi Gras Is Just as Fun and Exciting as the ...

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    The very first American Mardi Gras celebration took place in March 1699 after two French settlers landed near present-day New Orleans and brought their traditions with them. The French colonists ...

  5. Mardi Gras in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Lake Charles Mardi Gras celebration is unique in that it is the only place in Louisiana where the public is invited to see the costumes of all the krewes in one place, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. [43] Mardi Gras began in Lake Charles as early as 1882 when King Momus landed on the lakefront to begin the celebration. [44]

  6. Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Wikipedia

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    The first record of Mardi Gras being celebrated in Louisiana was at the mouth of the Mississippi River in what is now lower Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on March 2, 1699. Iberville, Bienville, and their men celebrated it as part of an observance of Catholic practice. The date of the first celebration of the festivities in New Orleans is unknown.

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    Here’s what travelers should know about celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans: What are the dates for Mardi Gras in 2024? Mardi Gras season begins on Jan. 6, the Epiphany, but its duration ...

  8. 75 Mardi Gras Facts That Will Help You Bring Meaning to the ...

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    More family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations are typically held north of the French Quarter. 33. There are Mardi Gras parades for dogs in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Louisiana Northshore each ...

  9. Courir de Mardi Gras - Wikipedia

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    This rural Mardi Gras celebration is based on early begging rituals, similar to those still celebrated by mummers, wassailers, and celebrants of Halloween. [1] As Mardi Gras is the celebration of the final day before Lent , celebrants drink and eat heavily, dressing in specialized costumes, ostensibly to protect their identities.