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Nestled along the mighty Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, stands as a vibrant tapestry woven with a colorful blend of cultures, music, cuisine, and history.
Revelers celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 27, 1827. But Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the first Mardi Gras in America in 1703.
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Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans this year is February 13, but there are many activities and parades which began in January.
The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe. In 1699, Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville, arrived in the New World some 60 mile south of what is now New