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September 6th, 2007

The Infamous… Bourbon Street

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Though largely quiet during the day, Bourbon Street comes alive at night, particularly during the French Quarter’s many festivals. Most popular among these is the annual Mardi Gras celebration, when Bourbon Street teems with hundreds of thousands of tourists. Source
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January 27th, 2007

King Cake

“The King Cake tradition came to New Orleans with the first French settlers and has stayed ever since. Like the rest of Mardi Gras during those early days, the king cake was a part of the family’s celebration, and really didn’t take on a public role until after the Civil War. In 1870, the Twelfth […]

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January 20th, 2007

How did the Mardi Gras Begin?

“In 1699, Mardi Gras was first mentioned in North America. A French explorer camped by the Mississippi River, fifty miles south of today’s New Orleans, named Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville, first brought the term to the United States.
By the 1700s, Mardi Gras was celebrated in both Mobile, Alabama, and in New Orleans, Louisiana. Somewhat […]

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April 18th, 2006

The Embers “Original” Bourbon House

“The Embers “Original” Bourbon House is located at 700 Bourbon Street at St. Peter in the heart of the French Quarter, within walking distance of most […]

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April 6th, 2006

New Orleans Mardi Gras

“Mardi Gras” means “Fat Tuesday.” Traditionally, it is the last day for Catholics to indulge—and often overindulge—before Ash Wednesday starts the sober weeks of fasting that come with Lent. Formally known as Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras has long been a time of extravagant fun for European Christians. In fact, some people think […]

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