We've got some fun facts to share about Mardi Gras in New Orleans today to help celebrate Fat Tuesday.
Did you know the first actual Mardi Gras "Carnival" held in New Orleans was in the late 1700s...
...but the first daytime parade for Mardi Gras in New Orleans wasn't until the 1870s!
Mardi Gras is actually a whole season. It begins on the 6th of January(The"12th Night") and ends on Fat Tuesday, the night before lent.
Beads "grow" on trees during Mardi Gras season, the trees lining the iconic St. Charles Avenue are brimming with beads by Fat Tuesday(and after...this picture of leftover beads was taken in May!)
Thanks for joining us for a couple of fun facts about Mardi Gras in New Orleans and remember....
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!!
(Let the good times roll)
We are joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for the
Happy Tuesday Blog Hop this week!
enjoy the best fat tuesday.. and eat all things you can get... woohoo
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