Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras always falls 47 days before Easter. This year Mardi Gras will be celebrated on February 21, 2012.

All About Mardi Gras

Carnival Maskers on Canal Street via WikiMedia Commons

  • Official Mardi Gras Home Page — Visit Virtual Bourbon Street, see broadcasts of the parades, and more
  • Mardi Gras Unmasked — This “hip, underground guide to all things Mardi Gras in New Orleans” includes explanations of Mardi Gras traditions, features on New Orleans Mardi Gras personalities, listing of events, a music player and more.
  • MardiGras.com — You’ll find the BourboCam, games, electronic cards, schedules of events, etc., at this colorful site
  • Mardi Gras from NewOrleans.com — Another complete guide to the Mardi Gras celebration

  • Mardi Gras on the Net — Learn about the history of the celebration
  • Mardi Gras Music — Top 40 Mardi Gras songs as compiled by a Cajun DJ in Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Mardi Gras Songs — “Traditional Songs and Music for American Mardi Gras Celebrations” from About.com

Mardi Gras Recipes