This Day in History: February 27, 1827
"It took the city of New Orleans to transform the centuries-old celebration of Mardi Gras into America's Greatest Party."
On this day in 1827, a group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city's famous Mardi Gras celebrations.
The celebration of Mardi Gras
came to North America from Paris, where it had been celebrated since
the Middle Ages. In 1699, French explorer Iberville and his men
explored the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico. On a spot 60
miles south of the present location of New Orleans, they set up camp
on the river's West Bank.
Knowing that the day, March 3, was being celebrated as a major
holiday in France, they christened the site Point du Mardi Gras.
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Enjoy the celebration but not without knowing its history!
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