The Evolution Of time: New Orleans

Monday ~ August 08, 2011 by admin

Today it is impossible to think about New Orleans without imagining Mardi Gras, but 150 years ago it was a celebration that no one outside of the city had ever heard of. Although it had existed for more than a century before this point, it did not have the popularity of today. But the celebration that the city prepared to welcome the Grand Duke Alex Romanoff Alexandrovitch put the city on the map. The parade and the ball were established for this celebration and have been a part of Mardi Gras ever since. Today the city attracts people from around the world, making itself perhaps the largest celebrate in the world.

New Orleans is a town that is rich with history and seeped in heritage, much of which has been preserved until today. While a modern city now sits where the old one once did, the history can still be felt throughout the city. The origin of Mardi Gras, to feast before beginning Lent, is still the basis of the celebration. Mardi Gras has just expanded since then to incorporate people from around the world due to its popularity. However, the unity of the city that had first created Mardi Gras over 250 years ago can still be seen every year.

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