22,800
Mardi Gras carnival starts in New Orleans

Published on February 18, 2015 at 12:44

Mardi Gras carnival starts in New Orleans


New Orleans: Mardi Gras is said to be the biggest yearly carnival celebration of the city of New Orleans. This magnificent, costumed, bejeweled and feathered party is adorned with traditional carnival which is all about having a good time!
Traditionally, the carnival begins during the 12th night after Christmas. And about two weeks before Mardi Gras, the parading begins. Every year Carnival parade organizations known as “krewes” are well prepared for the annual parades, costume balls and parties. Fat Tuesday itself typically features back-to-back processions by some of the largest and oldest Carnival organizations in the state.
Merrymakers in glitzy costumes enters into the streets of New Orleans for the annual Mardi Gras bash, opening a day ceremony parades. The day will be featured with good-natured jostling for beads and trinkets tossed from passing floats.
Celebrities and celebrity watchers usually come around at Mardi Gras carnival celebrations. Celebrations were also scheduled throughout south Louisiana and in coastal Mississippi and Alabama, sharing the traditions brought by French Catholic colonists in the 18th century.

 

Video on Mardi Gras Carnival

Related articles

latest news
Holiness of Sabarimala Pilgrimage
Sabarimala is a popular Hindu pilgrim center belongs to the Pathanamth...
Why we celebrate 'Valentine's day' on Februar
Valentine's day is considered as the day of lovers. Every year, this ...
Deadly purpose of a Torpedo Owl may makes you
Kokkola (Finland): A staring owl was brilliantly photographed while fl...
China warns US over its provocative actions
Beijing: The commander in chief of Chinese Navy has warned US against ...
Laser treatment for the living symbol of Viet
Miami: Forty-three years ago there was a photograph of a little girl f...
Europe and Russia plans combined moon mission
The space agencies from Russia and Europe have decided to send a lande...
Russia launches Naval bombardment in Syria
Washington: Russia has recently launched a naval bombardment on ISIS t...
Iraq to demand Russia to conduct air strikes
Baghdad: Iraq may also request Russia to conduct air strikes to expel ...