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Title
John B. Breaux papers Mardi Gras items, 1987-1997.
Date Created
1987
Subject
Carnival--Washington (D.C.)
Balls (Parties)--Washington (D.C.)
Description
The Washington Mardi Gras Ball began as a way for Louisianans living in Washington to enjoy the traditional Mardi Gras festivities away from home. After sporadic celebrations in the 1930s and 1940s organized by the Louisiana State Society, a D.C. social organization of native and adopted Louisianans, the ball has been held annually since 1953. The chair of the event is chosen from the state’s congressional delegation. In 1957, Senator Russell Long was chair, and in an effort to enliven the party, he created the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians. Twenty years later the Krewe was incorporated as a non-profit organization and continues as the official sponsor. The Washington Mardi Gras has grown to a three-day series of events that highlight the state’s food and culture, hosted by Louisiana’s members of Congress. It features multiple parties, attendance of queens of Louisiana’s festivals, and the presentation of the king and queen and Mardi Gras princesses, most of whom are drawn from Louisiana families. The ball is completely self-sustaining with costs covered by the sale of tickets, corporate donations and krewe memberships.
Type of Resource
still image
Size
4 Progam Pages ; 29 cm.
Media Type
jp2
Source
Louisiana State University Libraries, Special Collections ( http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special )
Digital Collection
LSU Libraries Mardi Gras Collection
Former Collection Title
Mardi Gras Mambo: Selections from LSU Libraries Special Collections
Repository Collection Guide
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/sites/default/files/sc/findaid/4922.pdf
Physical Location
Louisiana State University: LSU Libraries
Hill Memorial Library: Special Collections
Shelf Location
Box 519
Rights
Physical rights are retained by the LSU Libraries. Copyright of the original material is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. Permission to reproduce this image must be requested through the Special Collections Division, Louisiana State University Libraries.
Contact Information
E-mail lsudiglib@lsu.edu with questions or comments. See instructions for ordering reprints of this item here: http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/services/duplication.html
Cite As
John B. Breaux Papers, Mss. 4922, Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, La.
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