12. New Orleans became a Mardi Gras hotspot in 1857 when floats were introduced to the city's parade for the first time. 13. Mistick Krewe of Comus introduced floats to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades.

The first Mardi Gras in America would be celebrated in 1703 in nearby Mobile. Bienville, MardiGrasNewOrleans.com says, established New Orleans in 1718 and by the 1730s Mardi Gras was celebrated in ...

It also meant there was plenty to do go out and see outside, especially during Mardi Gras. After I accepted my new job as a breaking and trending reporter for The Times-Picayune at the end ...

New Orleans officials gathered Thursday night to review the successful Mardi Gras season, focusing on public safety, inappropriate throws, and sustainable practices and more.

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