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- From 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!
- About the Author: Brian J. Costello, an eleventh generation Louisianan, has written many books on the state's history.
- 216 Pages
- Social Science, Holidays (non-religious)
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Book Synopsis
From 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.
Costello 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 beyond the well-known locales for Mardi Gras. Exploring the diverse cultural roots of state-wide celebrations, Costello includes festivities in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Roads, and Shreveport. From venerable floats to satirical parades, exclusive events to spontaneous street parties, Carnival in Louisiana is an indispensable guide for Mardi Gras attendees, both veteran Krewe members seeking to expand their horizons and first-time tourists hoping to experience of all sides of Louisiana's favorite season.About the Author
Brian J. Costello, an eleventh generation Louisianan, has written many books on the state's history. He is the historian of the Pointe Coupee Parish Library Historic Materials Collection and he reigned as King of the 2009 New Roads Lions Mardi Gras Carnival.Dimensions (Overall): 8.89 Inches (H) x 5.72 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Holidays (non-religious)
Publisher: LSU Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Brian J Costello
Language: English
Street Date: February 6, 2017
TCIN: 1002212916
UPC: 9780807166529
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-7740
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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