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2. Spanish Town, Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Wikipedia

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   It is well known for its annual Mardi Gras parade, which is the largest in Baton Rouge. Spanish Town was commissioned in 1805. It is the oldest neighborhood in Baton Rouge, and its 49.4 acres (20.0 ha) area, comprising 258 contributing properties , was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1978. [ 1 ]

3. Garden District, Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Wikipedia

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   A house sporting a large wooden pink flamingo from a yearly Mardi Gras tradition. Building in Roseland Terrace underwent a boom between about 1917 and 1930. During this period large numbers of bungalows were constructed. The basic bungalow is a raised, pitched roof, frame structure, 2 rooms wide and 3 rooms deep. The plan is hall less and has ...

4. 75 Mardi Gras Facts That Will Help You Bring Meaning to the ...

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   There are Mardi Gras parades for dogs in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Louisiana Northshore each year. ... More than 93,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads were uncovered in just a five-block span ...

5. Mardi Gras in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A Mardi Gras parade on Royal Street in Mobile during the 2006 season. Mobile, founded by Bienville in 1702, is known for having the oldest organized Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States, beginning in 1703. [9] It was also host to the first formally organized Mardi Gras parade in the United States in 1830. [9]

6. The History Behind Mardi Gras - AOL

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   The famous New Orleans celebration of Mardi Gras has a rich history. Learn Mardi Gras facts and the origins of the holiday's traditions such as beads, masks, and king cake.

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

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   The first North American Mardi Gras was celebrated in Alabama—not Louisiana. French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville arrived in what is now modern day Mobile, Alabama on Fat ...