Video ~ Vintage Mardi Gras parades in 1941

The day after! Yes, I have been up all night *grin* I found this wonderful video that shows krewes parading for Mardi Gras in 1941. Sooooo cool to see vintage images of old floats and costumes. This clip shows the first female krewe to ever parade in New Orleans ~ Krewe of Venus. Another thing to keep in mind is that this was the last Mardi Gras celebration until after WWII ended. The jazz music you hear in the video is by Johnny Dodds and George Lewis.

Krewe parade schedule for Mardi Gras Day

This is the parade schedule in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes for Mardi Gras day (Tuesday, February 24th, 2009).

• Zulu - Uptown, 8:00 a.m.
• Rex - Uptown, 10:00 a.m.
• Elks Orleans - after Rex
• Crescent City - after Elks
• Argus - Metairie, 10:00 a.m.
• Jefferson Trucks - after Argus
• Elks Jefferson - after Jefferson
• Grela - West Bank, 11:00 a.m.
• Bes - West Bank, after Grela

When is Mardi Gras in 2009?

Mardi Gras is fast approaching! One of the frequently asked questions about it is just exactly WHEN is it?!??! Here are a few dates to help you with your planning. :)

Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day) ~ February 24th, 2009
Mardi Gras Parade Season ~ January 6th to February 24th, 2009

If you want to be sure not to miss the most talked about, famous parades be in New Orleans over the last weekend leading into Fat Tuesday ~ Friday, February 20th to Tuesday, February 24th, 2009.

There will be more posts about all things Mardi Gras soon!

When is Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras is fast approaching! One of the frequently asked questions about it is just exactly WHEN is it?!??! Here are a few dates to help you with your planning. :)

Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day) ~ February 5th, 2008
Mardi Gras Parade Season ~ January 25th to February 5th, 2008

If you want to be sure not to miss the most talked about, famous parades be in New Orleans over the last weekend leading into Fat Tuesday ~ Friday, February 1st to Tuesday, February 5th, 2008.

There will be more posts about all things Mardi Gras soon!