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	New Orleans, Louisiana Encyclopedia Article @ LaunchBase.com (Launch Base) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		New Orleans is named after the historical Duke of Orléans, Regent of France and is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States.
		The Port of New Orleans is the largest U.S. The Port of South Louisiana is based in the New Orleans metropolitan area and has been ranked the fifth largest port in the world in terms of raw tonnage, and among the largest U.S. ports for exporting grain.
		The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is the central rail depot, and it is served by three trains: the Crescent to New York City, the City of New Orleans to Chicago, Illinois, and the Sunset Limited from Orlando to Los Angeles.
	www.launchbase.com /encyclopedia/New_Orleans,_Louisiana (5340 words)

	New Orleans Mardi Gras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		New Orleans Mardi Gras is Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the most famous Carnival celebrations in the world.
		The formal end of Mardi Gras arrives with "the Meeting of the Courts," a term describing the ceremony at which Rex and His Royal Consort, the King and Queen of Carnival, meet with the King and Queen of the Mistick Krewe of Comus, New Orleans' oldest active Carnival organization.
		While standards of what is considered "indecent exposure" might be relaxed during Mardi Gras, and women showing their breasts to encourage receiving beads is documented since the 1960s, the practice was mostly limited to tourists in the upper Bourbon Street area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Orleans_Mardi_Gras (2579 words)

	New Orleans Mardi Gras History from Mardi Gras Unmasked
		It was against this backdrop, with newspapers lamenting the degeneration of Mardi Gras, that the Mistick Krewe of Comus made its parading debut—with two floats, costumed maskers and brass bands—in 1857.
		In a torch-lit procession on the night of Mardi Gras, the Comus krewemen, most of whom were well-to-do Anglo-Americans, were garbed as "The Demon Actors in Milton’s Paradise Lost." Their thematic, meticulously organized street spectacle, and the tableau ball that followed, established a paradigm that would be widely imitated.
		These Mardi Gras Indians, as they came to be known, identified with Native Americans, because they shared a common experience of subjugation under colonialism and because tribes indigenous to Louisiana once provided refuge to runaway slaves.
	www.mardigrasunmasked.com /mardigras/history.htm (2108 words)

	Mardi Gras
		Mardi Gras has been celebrated in New Orleans on a grand scale, with masked balls and colorful parades, since French settlers arrived in the early 1700s.
		New Orleans has only a little more than a third of its pre-Katrina population and some tourist services might not be up to snuff.
		Some hotels noted that a lot of their Mardi Gras reservations were from the local area, perhaps from those hoping to return to the good times of the past and taking a break from the hard work of recovery.
	www.infoplease.com /spot/mardigras1.html (875 words)

	ICorp's Carnival New Orleans - History Part I
		The observance of a "Carnival" (aka Mardi Gras) before the Lenten period (a Christian symbolic penitence from Ash Wednesday to Easter) is not new.
		Carnival is still observed in many American cities but certainly not with the glamour and grandeur that is attendant to the New Orleans carnival which had its birth in 1827, when a group of students, recently returned from school in Paris, donned strange costumes and danced their way through the streets.
		New Orleanians caught the enthusiasm of the youths and from 1827 to 1833.
	www.icorp.net /carnival/history.htm (419 words)

	Mardi Gras Indians of Mardi Gras, New Orleans -- their parade, history, posters
		Mardi Gras is full of secrets and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much a part of that secret society as any other carnival organization.
		The Mardi Gras Indians are comprised, in large part, of the fls of New Orleans' inner cities.
		It is now Mardi Gras tradition and practice for the Indians to simply compare their tribal song, dance and dress with other tribes as they meet that day.
	www.mardigrasindians.com (885 words)

	New Orleans : Mardi Gras & Other Festivals \| Frommers.com
		There was a great deal of speculation about whether New Orleans should cancel Mardi Gras in 2006, whether it was appropriate to hold the traditional massive celebration at such a somber time.
		Secondly, Mardi Gras celebrations -- that is, parades and parties -- are all privately funded and operated, so it's not really a city decision.
		The "tribes" of New Orleans are small communities of African Americans and fl Creoles (some of whom have Native American ancestors), mostly from the inner city.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/neworleans/0020010042.html (1176 words)

	Mardi Gras History & Timeline
		New Krewe of Bacchus shakes Carnival by breaking tradition introducing celebrities a monarchs and holding an open ball, to which admission an be gained by non-members.
		Although Orleans escapes the initial winds and rains, a weakened Levee on the 17th street section gives way and 80% of New Orleans is flooded.
		Mardi Gras in those area are nearly wiped out for 2006, while FEMA is criticized for the agency's slow response.
	www.mardigrasdigest.com /html/mardi_gras_history__timeline.htm (7242 words)

	1996 Pulitzer Prizes-FEATURE WRITING, Works
		But this ceremony is also self-affirmation, the way poor fls in New Orleans honor their own culture in a Carnival season that might otherwise pass them by, said the Big Chiefs who carry on the tradition, and the academics who study it.
		Today, Mardi Gras is not one parade but several, including that of the traditional Zulus, a fl organization.
		Mardi Gras had no other place for them, said Dr. Frederick Stielow, director of Tulane University's Amistad Research Center, the largest minority archive in the nation.
	www.pulitzer.org /year/1996/feature-writing/works/mardigras.html (1518 words)

	New Orleans nightlife Mardi Gras
		New Orleanians came from all over town to visit this soda fountain and lunch counter which also specialized in merchandise not found anywhere else--like out-of-season fruits and vegetables, rare liquors, exquisite candy and imported cookies.
		This New Orleans restaurant leader of the culinary old guard is serving up tradition in a menu that benchmarks the Creole classics, many created here, such as succulent Oysters Bienville and Shrimp Arnaud, chilled boiled shrimp marinated in a homemade remoulade sauce.
		Located in the heart of New Orleans' Vieux Carré, or French Quarter, Broussard's combines a mix of old architecture, classic food and tradition to achieve a dining experience one is not likely to forget.
	neworleansnightlife.com (705 words)

	New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide
		New Orleans is one of the most popular convention destinations in the country, and tourism has become the city's number one industry.
		Mardi Gras was celebrated throughout the period where New Orleans was under control of the French, then the Spanish, then back to the French.
		New Orleans is like most big cities in that there are always things you just don't do, neighborhoods you just don't venture into, etc. The city didn't get the nickname "The City That Care Forgot" for no reason, however; lots of people tend to forget basic traveler's common sense when they're here for Mardi Gras.
	www.gatewayno.com /culture/MGGuide.html (8077 words)

	New Orleans, LA - Mardi Gras
		It’s no secret that Mardi Gras has long been considered the world’s biggest party…an age old tradition enjoyed by millions…and this year appears to be no exception, even in the face of a nasty ole girl like Katrina.
		Mardi Gras always falls on the Tuesday that is 46 days before Easter…always the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the start of Lent…but that actually marks the end to all the “serious” partying.
		This year’s Mardi Gras happens to be special for more than one reason…it’s the 150th year of the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.
	www.tripsmarter.com /neworleans/mardigras?rsn9 (1031 words)

	The Krewe of Pontchartrain
		Mardi Gras is steeped in tradition and has been celebrated in Europe since the Middle Ages - New Orleans’ celebration of Mardi Gras was brought over from France.
		A typical Mardi Gras parade is made up of many components: the Captain (the leader of the organization), the King and Queen, float riders, marching bands, horse units, drill teams, guest celebrities and other attractions.
		The parade travels through the streets of New Orleans led by the Captain and ruled by the King and Queen.
	www.kofpont.com (507 words)

	Mardi Gras Central: Countdown to Mardi Gras 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana
		New Krewe: Ponchatoula, LA gets it's first Mardi Gras parade when the Krewe of Pericles rolls through the city on January 28, 2005 (starting at 6:00 pm); the group held their inaugural "bal masque" on January 8th.
		Mardi Gras Pandemonium: Category 5 Entertainment and Hustler Magazine present the official Hustler Mardi Gras Party - Mardi Gras Pandemonium - at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Sunday, February 22; look for whipped cream bikini contests, chocolate syrup mud wrestling, wet t-shirt contests, and music by Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz.
		In New Orleans, weather can change completely in a matter of hours, so your guess is as good as mine; check the forecasts before coming, and bring some warm clothes as well as rain gear just in case.
	www.satchmo.com /nolavl/mardigras.html (1943 words)

	Mardi Gras in New Orleans
		For most North Americans, Mardi Gras is synonymous with the celebrations held in New Orleans.
		As Carnival season approaches, residents of New Orleans decorate the city with streamers and flags in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of green, gold, and purple.
		Traditionally, a king cake containing a bean or a small baby figurine was divided and served to the unmarried women attending a Mardi Gras banquet.
	www.kofpont.com /mardigras.html (317 words)

	Mardi Gras in New Orleans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Zulu parade, Mardi Gras Indians and flambeaux continue the multicultural traditions of Mardi Gras.
		Mardi Gras happens every year, but it's never on the same exact date.
		Mardi Gras is a great time for families and kids.
	www.neworleansonline.com /neworleans/mardigras (225 words)

	New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras
		In New Orleans, five months after Hurricane Katrina's devastation, the city is going ahead with its 150th year of celebrating Mardi Gras.
		Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” the day before the Christian period of fasting called Lent and this year it falls on February 28.
		Part of what fuels criticism of the decision to go ahead with this year's Mardi Gras is the perception that it is just a wild party where people drink too much and lose their inhibitions.
	www.voanews.com /english/2006-02-22-voa47.cfm (543 words)

	New Orleans, La.: Mardi Gras - The Boston Globe
		How to get there The lowest round-trip air fare from Boston to New Orleans at press time was $231 on US Airways.
		The lowest round-trip air fare from Boston to New Orleans at press time was $231 on US Airways.
		A superb website designed for visitors to New Orleans, this one has a wealth of information.
	www.boston.com /travel/articles/2004/02/22/new_orleans_la_mardi_gras (320 words)

	New Orleans : Mardi Gras & Other Festivals : Mardi Gras \| Frommers.com
		And finally, for a town that tends to throw a party just because it's a day with a "Y" in it, the response to any suggestions that official celebrations should be postponed for a year was "Fine.
		More to the point, the spirit was immeasurably high, as New Orleanians and lovers of same alike turned out in their most glittery or satirical costumes, screaming for beads, engaging in their traditions, and generally exalting in a moment that not that long before seemed like it would never come again.
		Barkus is, as you might guess, a krewe for pets that parades through the Quarter (some of the dogs get quite gussied up) and is a total hoot.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/neworleans/0020023590.html (1185 words)

	Mardi Gras Digest..."Carnival Lasts All Year!...Now!__So does your News!"
		With all the new phones out there surfing the net for new content, and our local population displaced, our phone services will be up shortly.
		News of interest to you, while you are on the move or out of town !
		New Orleans is in a constant state of change.
	www.mardigrasdigest.com (846 words)

	Experience NEW ORLEANS! Guide to New Orleans hotels, restaurants, weather, attractions & coupons
		New Orleans is known for its world renown restaurants.
		Weddings are often held in the romantic atmosphere of New Orleans...
		New Orleans is a city that loves its night life.
	www.neworleansweb.org (885 words)

	New Orleans Mardi Gras
		Mardi Gras in Rural Acadiana from lseu.edu
		Outside the Quarter, Mardi Gras is a family affair and parents bring children to the parades so really obnoxious behavior here is inappropriate.
		Cool places and things for Kids in New Orleans and Louisiana Mardi G. Raccoon is the Official MC at Storyland in New Orleans City Park located on Victory Drive.
	www.carnaval.com /cityguides/neworleans/mardigras.htm (2733 words)

	New Orleans, LA - Mardi Gras Basics
		Mardi Gras beads come in dozens, if not hundreds, of designs.
		Not that we're trying to encourage immorality, but it's become a Mardi Gras tradition for women to show their appreciation on receiving a string of beads by showing a little skin.
		Mardi Gras is known for huge crowds of highly intoxicated people.
	www.tripsmarter.com /neworleans/mardigras/basics.htm (311 words)

	Britney heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras - Celebrity News - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		NEW YORK - Britney Spears, a Louisiana native, will celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans later this month when the devastated city hopes to revive some its old partying ways.
		"I am honored to be a part of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans this year," Spears said in a statement Monday.
		The Mardi Gras parade season will run from Feb. 18-28; Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is Feb. 28.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/11329724/from/RSS (371 words)

	About Mardi Gras Madness, Official Site of Mardi Gras 2007
		Mardi Gras Day will be observed on February 20, with or without you (but hopefully with you!).
		Find out New Orleans cooking secrets revealed to you at this website and tempt your taste buds with these delicious traditional family recipes.
		This clever mascot of Mardi Gras and Carnival is definitely something worth owning as your own to officially greet your...
	www.mardigrasday.com (395 words)

	New Orleans.Com - Mardi Gras 2005 in New Orleans! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Hurricane Katrina may have slowed us down a bit but New Orleans is working its hardest to make Mardi Gras 2006 the best and most memorable yet.
		Mardi Gras can be great for the little ones as well.
		Frenchmen Orleans at 519 is steps from the nightspots, restaurants, and live music of the French Quarter.
	mardigras.neworleans.com (238 words)

	New Orleans Mardi Gras - ICorp's CARNIVAL NEW ORLEANS - Mardi Gras Headquarters, Parades pictures and more!
		Look into the traditional history of Mardi Gras and see how it all started, then later you can travel to other parts as we endeavor to expose the mystery and [un] natural evolution of this most unusual "holiday."
		Only in New Orleans, for a two week period, will a 12-cent pair of plastic beads be worth a cold beer, a kiss, or even more sophisticated earthly delights.
		Take a look at this section and view some of the traditional throws, as well as other Mardi Gras memorabilia that people proudly display and passionately collect.
	www.icorp.net /carnival (505 words)

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