Mardi Gras 1941 New Orleans
A parade from 1941 in New Orleans. This is some of the best Mardi Gras film I have ever found and seen. It is absolutely incredible and shows us a more simple time.
A parade from 1941 in New Orleans. This is some of the best Mardi Gras film I have ever found and seen. It is absolutely incredible and shows us a more simple time.
June 15th, 2009 at 9:04 am
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June 17th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Very cheerful parade,it seems that these times were betten than nowadays…That New Orleans carnival seems to me a mixture among the Rio and the Venice ones..great photograph of the men joy to live!!!!Historycol!!
June 18th, 2009 at 3:41 am
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June 21st, 2009 at 12:52 pm
For a native New Orleanian as I am this is a WONDERFUL treasure !!!
It’s a wonderful relic of a long gone New Orleans… yet with poignance reminds us the New Orleans we still cherish.( and the Rex Parade is still as beautiful !)
It’s also interesting in its historical context. While these images were occurring the horrors of World War 2 and the Battle of Britain were at there height.
June 24th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I’m not saying dont go to Mardi Gras. If you havent been, PLEASE COME!! Join in our unique bachanalin gathering, experinece the magic of our city, and PUT YOU SOUL IN THE HANDS OF OUR MUSIC, but dont come down here and act like an ass b/c you saw it in the movies or tv. Read up on the history and understand that we respect your “house” when we come over, please respect ours.
June 25th, 2009 at 2:22 am
YES, Mardi Gras ( New Orleans) is still ALIVE and kicking. YES, its still a huge celebration for thousands and a “good” time…..
But anyone who thinks its still the same needs to wake up and do some self education on the true history behind what USED TO BE a wonderfull celebration of community and tradition, but lately seems to have been reduced to the level of Spring Break or a rock festival.
June 25th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
3) Take another look at the footage and the way people are conducting themselves. Having a great time, doing the costume thing, saying farwell to the flesh before Lent. But NOT being obscene, obnoxious, or causing others to feel a need to be concerned for their safety or the safety of our children. It doesnt matter where you stand on the route in New Orleans, if the thugs havent shown up en masse before you get there, wait 5-10 minutes and a crowd will show.
June 28th, 2009 at 4:05 am
This past year (2008) after Nagin toasted Rex on Fat Tuesday, he screamed “YO! SOMEBODY HIT MEEEEE!” and the DJ at the Mayors stand began to play “Doin The Butt”. If you dont know the song, look it up and you’ll catch my drift. Hardly a song for a family affair or ANYTHING do with the spirit of Carnival or the culutre of the Crescent City. But then again, it is Nagin…..(Hopefully someone will post video, I was there, but with no camera)
June 29th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
2) You hear verry little Carnival music at the parades now, just rap and other offensive crap blasted while families try to enjoy what used to be a family affair. Professor Longhair, Al Johnson, The Meters, The Hawkettes, any of the early Brass Bands are rare treats to the ears and more importantly the soul while on the route these days.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
—MY MARDI GRAS RANT: FROM A LOCALS VIEW POINT—
1) I know people were drinking back then durring Carnival, my familys roots go back here to the late 1800s. I’ve been every year of my life, over 30 years and I feel its FAR from the same. I’m all about tourism to my beloved city, but one of our greatest traditions has been reduced to a mindless alcohol ( other substances) binge.
July 4th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Mardi Gras lives on….America’s greatest free event………thanks for posting; I agree, it looks the same on Canal St….do you have any footage on St. Charles Ave.?…PPl please come to New Orleans and help it thrive again…it is not just about flashing …..it is a wonderful celebration before Lent….thanks again
July 7th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
the same mardi gras as today… nice
July 10th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
I live in New Orleans. Wow, Mardi gras in this 1941 movie does not look much different than today.
July 11th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
There’s a better version of this video at youtube (dot) com / watch?v=o0f2dxbB5Pk
It doesn’t have that LifeInNewOrleans water mark pasted on it.
July 14th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Wow, that was amazing! Thank you for sharing!!! I didn’t want it to end!
July 17th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Wow, in color too!!
July 18th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
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