India  

This Day in History: New Orleanians Take to the Streets for Mardi Gras

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 00:50s - Published
This Day in History: New Orleanians Take to the Streets for Mardi Gras

This Day in History: New Orleanians Take to the Streets for Mardi Gras

This Day in History:, New Orleanians Take to the Streets for Mardi Gras.

February 27, 1827.

Groups of masked students danced in the streets, marking the beginnings of the city's Mardi Gras celebrations.

The Mardi Gras celebration was brought to the region by French settlers towards the end of the 1600s.

By the time students in New Orleans danced in the streets in costumes and masks.

The celebration of Carnival had been popular in Mobile, AL, for more than 100 years.

The New Orleans student celebrations were inspired by their Paris studies.

Within five years, a French plantation owner had begun raising money to fund the celebration.

The first fully organized Mardi Gras occurred in 1857


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

New Orleans New Orleans Consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States

Regional Sandwiches You Need to Try in Your Lifetime [Video]

Regional Sandwiches You Need to Try in Your Lifetime

Regional Sandwiches , You Need to Try in Your Lifetime. Food website Mashed compiled a culinary bucket list for you to consider. These sandwiches were among their top choices. Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers, but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history. Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers, but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history. Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad. Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad. Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection. Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection. French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. . French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. . Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. . Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. . Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls, Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter. Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls, Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter. Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,' this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers. It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side. Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,' this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers. It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published

Paris Paris Capital and largest city of France

BBC team pedal to Paris to highlight sustainability

Planes, trains and automobiles? A BBC Sport team has ditched all those and will instead cycle from Manchester to the Paris Olympics.
BBC Sport

All you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics

All you need to know about Paris 2024, including dates, venues, schedule and how to watch.
BBC Sport

Alabama Alabama U.S. state

Cucumbers Are Recalled in 14 States [Video]

Cucumbers Are Recalled in 14 States

Cucumbers Are Recalled , in 14 States. Fresh Start Produce Sales in Florida is recalling cucumbers over possible salmonella contamination, 'Newsweek' reports. The 14 states affected by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Only large, whole cucumbers are included in the recall. Mini and English cucumbers are considered safe to eat. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture first informed Fresh Start that its product tested positive for salmonella. The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing salmonella outbreak investigation, Via recall notice. Fresh Start believes it recalled the product before it could make it into consumers' hands. Although these cucumbers are unlikely [to be found] in the marketplace, anyone with the recalled product should not consume it and should destroy and discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement. Consumers should check with their retailer or place of purchase to determine whether the recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published

Related videos from verified sources

New Orleans Mardi Gras Live Cam from Bourbon St! It's now officially Mardi Gras Day!! [Video]

New Orleans Mardi Gras Live Cam from Bourbon St! It's now officially Mardi Gras Day!!

Grab a cocktail...come to the Mardi Gras!

Credit: RumblePublished