Mardi Gras
The Esscene of Mardi Gras in NOLA
1.4 million people visit for Mardi Gras - in a city of only 400,000!
Where is New Orleans?
New Orleans is in the state of Louisiana It is in the south of the United States The city is next to the Mississippi River It is famous for jazz music, food, and festivals
+ info
What does Mardi Gras mean?
French for “Fat Tuesday” It is the last day of celebration before Lent Lent is a religious period of 40 days before Easter People eat, party, and celebrate before a quieter time
When is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras season starts on January 6th (Day of the 3 Wise Men) It ends on Fat Tuesday (February or March) The biggest parades are in the last 2 weeks
Schools and offices often close on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans
+ info
Krewe and Parades
A Krewe is a group that organizes a parade Each Krewe has: A name Colors A theme A "King" and "Queen" Decides what to throw in the parade People pay money to be apart of krewes
Parades
Over 70 official parades in NOLA during Mardi Gras Over 1,200 floats People on floats throw things to the crowd: Beads Coins (doubloons) Small toys
Info
Colors and Symbolism
Thought the colors were very "European Royal"
Purple = justice Green = faith Gold = power
1872: Offical colors decided by Krewe of Rex to impress a Russian Grand Duke visiting
Costumes
People wear Masks - used to make the poor and rich equal Headdresses Colorful costumes Wigs and face paint
+ info
Music
Music is very important at Mardi Gras Popular styles: Jazz Brass band music Funk Many parades have live bands People dance in the streets
Traditional food
King Cake
Gumbo
Jambalaya
onions, celery, bell petter "Holy trinty:
Beignets
Safety at Mardi Gras
Police and volunteers work during the festival There are rules: No glass bottles Stay behind barriers Families go during the day Parties are bigger at night
The movie "The Princess and the Frog"
¡Thanks!
Krewe of Rex
The Krewe of Rex started in 1872 Rex is known as the “King of Carnival” Has it's own theme song from the 1870s
Nickname and Pronunciation for New Orleans
Correct to locals: New OR-luns Non locals : New OR-linz Casual/Fast: N’awlins or Norlins NOLA N: New O: Orleans LA: National abbreviation for Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
History
Mardi Gras came to Louisiana with the French First celebrations were in the 1700s New Orleans was a French and Spanish colony Over time, Mardi Gras became bigger and more popular Mardi Gras mixes European traditions and American culture
12 million kgs of beads used during Mardi Gras
People often say "Throw me something, mister!"
Krewe of Rex began the tradition of the coins in the 1950s
Mardi Gras "Natives"
African American groups that dress in Native American tradional wear to honor Native Americans that helped slaves escape during slavery A tradition that started over 100 years ago This tradition is about: Respect Survival Community Cultural pride Have walks through neighborhoods not parades
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Mardi Gras
The Esscene of Mardi Gras in NOLA
1.4 million people visit for Mardi Gras - in a city of only 400,000!
Where is New Orleans?
New Orleans is in the state of Louisiana It is in the south of the United States The city is next to the Mississippi River It is famous for jazz music, food, and festivals
+ info
What does Mardi Gras mean?
French for “Fat Tuesday” It is the last day of celebration before Lent Lent is a religious period of 40 days before Easter People eat, party, and celebrate before a quieter time
When is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras season starts on January 6th (Day of the 3 Wise Men) It ends on Fat Tuesday (February or March) The biggest parades are in the last 2 weeks
Schools and offices often close on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans
+ info
Krewe and Parades
A Krewe is a group that organizes a parade Each Krewe has: A name Colors A theme A "King" and "Queen" Decides what to throw in the parade People pay money to be apart of krewes
Parades
Over 70 official parades in NOLA during Mardi Gras Over 1,200 floats People on floats throw things to the crowd: Beads Coins (doubloons) Small toys
Info
Colors and Symbolism
Thought the colors were very "European Royal"
Purple = justice Green = faith Gold = power
1872: Offical colors decided by Krewe of Rex to impress a Russian Grand Duke visiting
Costumes
People wear Masks - used to make the poor and rich equal Headdresses Colorful costumes Wigs and face paint
+ info
Music
Music is very important at Mardi Gras Popular styles: Jazz Brass band music Funk Many parades have live bands People dance in the streets
Traditional food
King Cake
Gumbo
Jambalaya
onions, celery, bell petter "Holy trinty:
Beignets
Safety at Mardi Gras
Police and volunteers work during the festival There are rules: No glass bottles Stay behind barriers Families go during the day Parties are bigger at night
The movie "The Princess and the Frog"
¡Thanks!
Krewe of Rex
The Krewe of Rex started in 1872 Rex is known as the “King of Carnival” Has it's own theme song from the 1870s
Nickname and Pronunciation for New Orleans
Correct to locals: New OR-luns Non locals : New OR-linz Casual/Fast: N’awlins or Norlins NOLA N: New O: Orleans LA: National abbreviation for Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
History
Mardi Gras came to Louisiana with the French First celebrations were in the 1700s New Orleans was a French and Spanish colony Over time, Mardi Gras became bigger and more popular Mardi Gras mixes European traditions and American culture
12 million kgs of beads used during Mardi Gras
People often say "Throw me something, mister!"
Krewe of Rex began the tradition of the coins in the 1950s
Mardi Gras "Natives"
African American groups that dress in Native American tradional wear to honor Native Americans that helped slaves escape during slavery A tradition that started over 100 years ago This tradition is about: Respect Survival Community Cultural pride Have walks through neighborhoods not parades