Mardi Gras in New Orleans is viewed throughout the world as a wild and
crazy party, which debauchery.  Undeniably one of the most unique
celebrations there is, the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans can be
traced back to 1699.  Mardi Gras has survived Spanish rule, a wartime
suspension and violent behavior in the 1840's and 1850's.  The Mardi Gras
celebration began with Pre-Lenten  masked balls and festivals.  The first
parade did not take place until 1837 and the organizations known as
"Krewes" were originated from a group known as Comus in 1857.  Comus
also began the customs of the secret Carnival society, having a parade with
unifying theme with floats, and having a ball after the parade.    
Mardi Gras itself means "Fat Tuesday", which can fall February 3 to
March 9.  The date is always set 47 days prior to Easter Sunday.  The
Mardi Gras season begins on January 6 which is the twelfth day after
Christmas known as "Epiphany", "Twelfth Night", or "Kings Day,  and
continues until "Fat Tuesday", the day before Ash Wednesday.  The
official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold chosen in 1872
by the King of Carnival, Rex.  Purple represents Justice, Green represents
Faith and Gold represents Power.  
New Orleans still needs our support.  Carnival and Mardi Gras provide
the much needed economic influx critical to the rebuilding of one of this
country's most unique and dynamic cities.
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