Most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, for good reason. But the season, and the fesitval, leading to the beginning of Lent, are celebrated around the world. Some of the most interesting, and family-friendly, celebrations can be found in small towns and cities all along the Gulf Coast. This lens has links to all kinds of Mardi Gras information - from the historical roots, to Krewe sites, to local information sites about the upcoming season. Laissez bon temps roule!
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History, Religion, Tradition
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide
- Religious perspective on the season.
- Mardi Gras in Rural Acadiana
- Chronicles Mardi Gras celebrations (Runs) in small rural towns in the Cajun Country of Louisiana. The coolest costumes and traditions anywhere.
- Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA
- A description of the season.
- The Epiphany Season
- The Christian Season of Epiphany, the climax of the season of Advent and Christmas, and its place in the church year, including a reflective prayer.
- The Season of Lent
- Information about the Christian Season of Lent, from a Protestant perspective.
- The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras
- Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards.
Mardi Gras outside New Orleans
- Galveston Mardi Gras
- Big, fun, family friendly, with a history back to the 1800s.
- Cajun Mardi Gras
- Adrine's raucous video of fine times at Chataignier Mardi Gras 2004. You don't find drunk guys chasing chickens, and riding in front-end-loaders in NOLA, no sahhh.
- Mobile Mystics Mardi Gras Assn, Mobile Alabama
- Mardi Gras Society in Mobile Alabama which has an annual Mardi Gras parade and Mardi Gras ball and throws Mardi Gras beads, moon pies and other Mardi Gras trinkets.
- Royal Krewe Of Les Trois Ville
- Member organization in Mardi Gras Krewe Of Krewes. Review royalty, photos, and news of club, as part of the Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas.
- Order of Inca
- The Order of Inca has paraded in the streets of Mobile, AL since 1956.
- Krewe of Voodoo Pensacola Mardi Gras
- Parade krewe out of Pensacola, FL since 2001.
- Navarre Krewe of Jesters
- Mardi Gras Krewe in Navarre, Fla. Contact information. Download Membership & Parade applications. View upcoming events.
- Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras
- A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information.
- Original Mardi Gras
- Great lens by Stan Winter about the original Mardi Gras - in Mobile, Alabama.
Mardi Gras in Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge
- About Mardi Gras
- Allows visitors to post stories and articles about their own Mardi Gras experiences and to read what others have written.
- Mardi Gras on the Net
- Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets.
- Krewe of Caesar
- Jefferson Parish Carnival Krewe. Named after a real life citizen of Rome, this krewe features parades which appeal to children and the young at heart. Site includes news, info, and photos.
- Mardi Gras Links and News
- News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world.
- Knights of Jason Mardi Gras Krewe
- Knights of Jason Mardi Gras Krewe in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Open to men, women, families, individuals, groups and companies.
- Mystic Order of The Pharaoh's
- Site providing historical articles and pictures of The Pharoah's mystical society.
- Krewe of Little Rascals
- Metairie Louisiana's Childrens Krewe. Namesake of TV children called "Little Rascals".
- Krewe of ALLA
- West Bank Mardi Gras Krewe and Organization.
- Krewe of Rex
- Krewe of Rex home page introduces of one of Mardi Gras oldest krewes.
- The Knights of Sparta
- Knights of Sparta is one of New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewes.
- Corps de Napoleon
- The Corps de Napoleon is one of New Orleans parading Mardi Gras Krewes
- Krewe of Choctaw
- A social club formed to promote the civic good, and encourage the spirit of Mardi Gras
- Krewe of Mercury
- New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe celebrating over 20 yrs
- Krewe of Thor
- New Orleans area Mardi Gras Krewe
- Krewe of Tucks
- Known for its irreverence, this Krewe began in 1969. The club takes its name from Friar Tuck
- Krewe of Pontchartrain
- This organization was organized in 1975 and is named after Lake Pontchartrain.
- Mystic Knights of Adonis
- This New Orleans organization is named after the greek god, Adonis.
- Spanish Town Mardi Gras
- Information, news and photos on The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade and Ball in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
- New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade
- Krewe of Saturn, New Orleans Co-ed Mardi Gras parade club.
- Krewe of Jefferson
- Mardi Gras Parade riding on Fat Tuesday with riders of all ages on 75 decorated truck floats.
King Cakes, Beads, Costumes and Krewe Stuff
- KingCakes.com - Randazzo's Camellia City Bakery
- Randazzo's Camellia City Bakery
- Krewe Central - For All Things Krewe!
- Krewe Central is the largest collection of information ever assembled on Mardi Gras Krewes and Carnivals around the world with links to photos and webcams everywhere.
- Mardi Gras Costumes, Beads, Masks
- Mardi Gras Party Supplies at Mardi Gras Costumes. Your source for Mardi Gras hats, sexy Mardi Gras costumes, Mardigras beads and Mardigras masks
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