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Mardi Gras bound? Learn about beads before you head to New Orleans
By Laura Ricks
January 19, 2010, 4:43PM
Did you know that Chinese workers think beads are considered real jewelry in the United States? According to their bosses they'd be terribly hurt to find out otherwise. Full story »
Mardi Gras protocol: Dos and Don'ts of attending Carnival parties
By Victor Andrews, Special Sections manager
January 19, 2010, 4:19PM
Whether you're new to town or a native -- be sure you brush up on what's rude when it comes to being a Carnival party goer. Full story »
Mardi Gras beyond the beads, throws and Bourbon Street
By Becky Retz
January 19, 2010, 1:24PM
Carnival is rich in history, tradition and memories according to most New Orleanians. Full story »
Zulu makes Mardi Gras in New Orleans a special treat
By Maria C. Montoya, The Times-Picayune
January 18, 2010, 1:04PM
10 things you may not know about the Social Aid and Pleasure Club. Full story »
A police strike 30 years ago stopped Mardi Gras parades, but the pageantry of the masked balls prevailed
By Maria C. Montoya, The Times-Picayune
January 18, 2010, 2:00AM
Carnival, the show goes on regardless of what the country might be experiencing politically or economically. Full story »
A history of Mardi Gras
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
January 13, 2009, 8:40AM
With only 41 days and a few hours remaining, it's time to get in the mood Full story »
Are you ready for King Cake?
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
January 05, 2009, 6:43AM
Carnival season's favorite treat officially hits the shelves tomorrow Full story »
Future Mardi Gras dates
By RayK
February 25, 2008, 12:42PM
Here are the future dates for Fat Tuesday through 2021. • February 24, 2009 • February 16, 2010 • March 8, 2011 • February 21, 2012 • February 12, 2013 • March 4, 2014 • February 17, 2015 • February 9, 2016 • February 28, 2017 • February 13, 2018 • March 5, 2019 • February 25, 2020 • February... Full story »
What to do with kids at parades
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
December 29, 2007, 1:42PM
Mastering the fine art of doing Mardi Gras with kids can lead to a tear-free, giggle-filled day. Full story »
Mardi Gras Basics
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
December 29, 2007, 1:38PM
These Carnival basics are offered to first-timers, or as a brush-up for repeat revelers. Full story »
Super Sunday: Weekend parades showcase dozens of Mardi Gras Indian gangs
By Alexander F. Oliver
December 29, 2007, 1:33PM
On Sunday, New Orleanians experience one of the city's most colorful and unique celebrations when the Downtown Mardi Gras Indian parade runs its traditional route from Bayou St. John to Hunter's Field. The annual parade, assembled by the Tambourine and Fan organization, is one of two "Super Sunday" parades; the other, organized by the Mardi Gras Indian Council featuring Uptown... Full story »
Parading with ladders requires care
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
December 29, 2007, 1:31PM
You say you use it to paint the house or change a light bulb? Hah! Shows what you know. In a town where it rains beads, pours doubloons and showers trinkets, there's just one reason to climb a ladder at this time of year: to tower above ground-level parade-goers and catch as much junk as their bags and pockets... Full story »
Delirious Diversity: Mardi Gras Drag -- the Full Story
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
December 29, 2007, 1:29PM
The annual Bourbon Street Awards Show starts about 2 p.m. on Mardi Gras in front of the Rawhide Bar at the corner of Burgundy and St. Ann streets in the French Quarter. Here's the real story behind the most famous drag-queen contest in America. Full story »
History of Mardi Gras Balls
By Keith I. Marszalek, NOLA.com
December 29, 2007, 1:27PM
The Carnival ball is a formal party given by a krewe for its members and their guests. It consists of a royal court with king and queen, dukes and duchesses and the like, who are presented in lavish costumes to an audience of invited guests. The more traditional balls present tableaux, which are staged pageants that depict stories, usually from... Full story »
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Who officially runs Mardi Gras? Where can I buy tickets?You can buy them from me. Send cash.
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What's the difference between Mardi Gras and Carnival?Carnival officially begins in New Orleans on the Feast of Epiphany, or Twelfth Night - Jan. 6 - and continues until the midnight of Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras - the day before Ash Wednesday.
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Is there a lot of nudity during Mardi Gras?That depends on your definition of "a lot." In general, it occurs within the French Quarter, on Bourbon St. Most places in the city, you are unlikely to see any nudity at all . . . and if you do, you are likely to see the exposed person in handcuffs a short time later.
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