Carnival in Louisiana - 9780807166529

Carnival in LouisianaCelebrating Mardi Gras from the French Quarter to the Red River\nAuthor(s): Brian J. Costello\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Louisiana State University Press, United States\nImprint: Louisiana State University Press\nISBN-13: 9780807166529, 978-0807166529\nSynopsis\nFrom 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.\n\nCostello 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 beyon.