[Dixielandjazz] Very interesting article about the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans- not what you might expect!

[david richoux]

Hi all,

I was researching “If Ever I Cease to Love”  for my radio program and  
came across this article:

http://publications.neworleans.com/no_magazine/35.5.44- 
REDISCOVERINGMARDI.html

I think Steve Barbone would be most interested in the Philadelphia to  
Mobil to New Orleans connection in the history of this event, but all  
of you will learn a bit more about the culture, commercialization and  
other historical aspects of mardi gras - it is not just all about "show  
me your beads!"

Dave Richoux