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Carnival in Louisiana: Celebrating Mardi Gras from the French Quarter to the Red River

Carnival in Louisiana: Celebrating Mardi Gras from the French Quarter to the Red River - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Brian J. CostelloPublish date:2017-02-06Pages:216
Language:EnglishPublisher:LSU PressISBN-13:9780807166529ISBN-10:807166529UPC:9780807166529Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Holidays (non religious), Customs & Traditions, Regional StudiesSize:8.89 x 5.72 x 0.72 inchesWeight:0.8598Product ID:SC3MK0DMFV

From the revelers on horseback in Eunice and Mamou to the miles-long New Orleans parade routes lined with eager spectators shouting "Throw me something, mister ," no other Louisiana tradition celebrates the Pelican State's cultural heritage quite like Mardi Gras. In Carnival in Louisiana, Brian J. Costello offers Mardi Gras fans an insider's look at the customs associated with this popular holiday and travels across the state to explore each area's festivities.

Costello brings together the stories behind the tradition, gleaned from his research and personal involvement in Carnival. His fascinating tour of the season's parades, balls, courirs, and other events held throughout Louisiana go beyond the well-known locales for Mardi Gras. Exploring the diverse cultural roots of state-wide celebrations, Costello includes festivities in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Roads, and Shreveport. From venerable floats to satirical parades, exclusive events to spontaneous street parties, Carnival in Louisiana is an indispensable guide for Mardi Gras attendees, both veteran Krewe members seeking to expand their horizons and first-time tourists hoping to experience of all sides of Louisiana's favorite season.
Language:EnglishPublisher:LSU PressISBN-13:9780807166529ISBN-10:807166529UPC:9780807166529Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Holidays (non religious), Customs & Traditions, Regional StudiesSize:8.89 x 5.72 x 0.72 inchesWeight:0.8598Product ID:SC3MK0DMFV
Brian J. Costello, an eleventh generation Louisianan, has written many books on the state's history. He is the historian of the Pointe Coupee Parish Library Historic Materials Collection and he reigned as King of the 2009 New Roads Lions Mardi Gras Carnival.
Publisher: LSU Press

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