New Orleans Mardi Gras 1954

The good old days of Mardi Gras 1954. Pictures taken by my dad and mother during Mardi Gras 1954. We lived there in 1953 and 1954 before moving to Houston, TX. Great era, I don’t think its the same as the old days.

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Harbour Party 2009

SameSame.com.au’s coverage of Sydney’s 2009 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Harbour Party, featuring Sam Sparro performing live. SameSame.com.au is Australia’s #1 gay and lesbian lifestyle website, covering everything you need to get you inside out Australia.

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I am planning a Mardi Gras themed graduation party. Any ideas for a way to make sure everyone has a good time?

For invitations, I will be sending out personilized masks/top hats. I will also have party favors such as Mardi Gras beads, tamborines and glow necklaces. I am also on a tight budget so ideas for inexpensive food/refreshments would also be appreciated.

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Steve Gardner plays Bourbon Street Tokyo Mardi Gras 2007

Mississippi Steve Gardner with the Bottleneck Blues Band play the 2007 Bourbon Street Tokyo, Mardi Gras in Roppongi. (Tokyo, JAPAN) Members-Steve Gardner, Hisa Nakase, Yu Ojima, Macoto Takahashi.

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What are the two items thrown to the crowd from a Mardi Gras parade float?

Also, what are the groups of pepole who sponsor the parades, create the floats, and often ride on the floats in the parade? What cake is served during Mardi Gras celebrations?

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