Mardi Gras 2008 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Mardi Gras 2008 Parade Schedule

New Orleans "Mardi Gras 2008"

Mardi Gras is a very famous Carnival celebration that occurs in New Orleans Louisiana. The first Mardi Gras celebration was in 1699 which was brought to Louisiana by early the French settlers.

Mardi Gras' traditional colors are Purple, Green & Gold. Mardi Gras' colors were choose in 1892 when the Krewe of Rex gave the colors their meaning in the theme "Symbolism of Colors" parade.

Purple stands for Justice
Green stands for Faith
Gold stands for Power