ConsenCIS DotNet Home: New Orleans: Recreation: 6 months: Festivals:

Mardi Gras


   Topics
GeographyHeadlinesInfrastructureKatrinaNeighborhoodsPeopleRecreation
Mardi Gras, though threatened with extinction by the storm was definitely up and running in 2006. There was little money for police overtime and a few critics were saying how foolish it was to run parades through the ruins, but we did it anyhow. For the most part national coverage was positive and continued to represent a national outpouring of support for those impacted by Katrina.

The weather took its toll on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. Endymion postponed its parade due to rain and followed Bacchus on Sunday making it a double Super parade. The front that came through Saturday left spectacular weather behind for weekend and more leading to one of the best Mardi Gras celebrations ever.

Crowds were reported to be about 70% of normal. No major incidents marred the festivities.

  • Krewes, Parades and Balls : Comus and Rex... :: Continue reading...
  • Mardi Gras 2007 : It's fun, no rain, a little bit cold, but definitely fun. Come on down. Catch some beads. Bar-b-que on the neutral ground. Wear a costume and mask all day. Drink in public until you are silly. Outside the quarter, it is a family affair. :: Continue reading...
  • Mardi Gras Indians : Gangs of elaborately costumed "Indians" parade through the streets at Mardi Gras time. Big Chief, Chiefs, Queens, :: Continue reading...
  • Preparing for Mardi Gras 2006 : :: Continue reading...
  • Why Mardi Gras : What is the love affair between New Orleans and this obscure religious holiday? :: Continue reading...

  • So far so good. Crowds are well behaved. Parade themes, floats and riders have been satyrical and draped in blue tarps (the famous Blue Roof repair material). The cruise ships are still scheduled to leave but arrangement are being hastily completed for the police and first responders who made those vessels home.

    Lent includes the 40 days before Easter (not counting Sundays, so it starts 46 days before Easter).  Easter is the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equiniox. Mardi Gras is the day before the beginning of Lent.

    2006 February 28
    2014 March 4
    2007 February 20
    2015 February 17
    2008 February 5
    2016 February 9
    2009 February 24
    2017 February 28
    2010 February 16
    2018 February 13
    2011 March 8
    2019 March 5
    2012 February 21
    2020 February 25
    2013 February 12
    2021 February 16


    Bayou Classic


    Created : 11/12/2005 5:04:57 PM Updated: 5/27/2007 2:33:59 PM

      f1 f3

    Web Application Byf3 ConsenCIS

     

    sitemap

    1042

     

    Notes regarding this page
    • Subnotes