While most people think of parades when they think of Mardi Gras, there are plenty of other traditions too. The King and Queen of each krewe work all year long for the big, spectacular ball. Their identity …

Insider's Guide to the best Mardi Gras Balls, Parades & Parties, by a New Orleans local. Includes Krewe of Muses parade, Rex & Zulu parades, Mardi Gras Indian parade & more.

Mardi Gras royalty has been celebrated at Mardi Gras balls for decades. Click here to learn about the history and traditions, as well as how to participate.

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the season is known as Carnival and begins on 12th Night, January 6th, and extends until midnight before Ash Wednesday. Club, or Krewe, balls start soon …

Feb 19, 2025 · Mardi Gras balls are yet another magnificent, dazzling jewel of New Orleans Carnival culture. Each krewe typically hosts a ball in the weeks before parades start rolling. Mardi Gras balls …

Parades, Balls, and the Courir du Mardi Gras—are explored in this online exhibition. Based on original research, the exhibition traces the emergence of New Orleans' parades and balls to the present-day, …

High-society Carnival balls are exclusive, invitation-only affairs that involve traditional rituals and codes of behavior that hark back Europe’s ancien régime.

If you have never attended a traditional Mardi Gras grand ball or “bal,” it is quite a spectacle. The ceremonial purpose of the event is a royal transfer of power.

Jan 29, 2025 · Mardi Gras in New Orleans Mardi Gras is more than just a celebration – it’s a cultural phenomenon that captures the spirit of New Orleans like nothing else. From unforgettable parades …

Mar 30, 2024 · Mardi Gras balls in New Orleans have a rich and vibrant history that dates back to the early 19th century. These secretive masquerade events have become an integral part of the city’s …