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Starting in 1703, the French soldiers and settlers enjoyed the festivities of Mardi Gras in the
newly founded city of Mobile, which functioned as the capital of the French territory of
Louisiana until the capital moved to New Orleans. More than a hundred years later, the first
Mardi Gras parade of the record was held in New Orleans in 1837.
The scale of the New Orleans, the medieval tradition has not only persisted but has been
adapted to the characteristics and historical. New Orleans was a village of slaves, so that race
and cultural identity have always played an essential role in its history. It will come as no
surprise, therefore, that a number of the Mardi Gras floats, the most popular are those of the
kings black and white, painted coconuts to the public and a sort of coins. The variety is
absolute: parade of floats, horses, music bands and dance performances. And how to never
miss the joyful attitude, the revelry, and the colorful dresses and masks. The carnival of New
Orleans generates a third ritual rather more common: eat pancakes. Because the concept of
The Fat Tuesday comes from the need to take a break of food fat before the start of a period
of greater rest with lent. A tradition that, in the commercial wisdom with which explore many
local food in town.