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How did Mardi Gras become such a big celebration in New Orleans?

April 26, 2017big Celebration mardi gras new orleans

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How did Mardi Gras become such a big celebration in New Orleans?

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In 1873, the first floats were constructed entirely in New Orleans instead of France. In 1875, Governor Warmoth of Louisiana signs the “Mardi Gras Act” making it a legal holiday in Louisiana, which it remains.