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Mardi Gras 1956: Through My Father’s Lens (Boing Boing Video)
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26 Comments
February 17th, 2010 at 12:29 am
The most telling difference between Mardi Gras 1956 and current Mardi Gras parades is that the parades then were segregated. There were no black members of the Krewe of Mid-City in 1956 (and no white members of the Krewe of Zulu). Today the Krewes that parade are integrated.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:56 am
To comedytragedy below: Mardi Gras parades vary greatly by the krewes that present them. Some are risque and satirical, but others are “family oriented.” Mid-City has always been a “family oriented” parade and continues to be so. I am sure that there were some satirical and risque parades in 1956 as well. Mardi Gras celebrations are very diverse. In addition to dozens of parades, there are dozens of balls and other celebrations, each reflecting different communities.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:37 am
Thanks for posting this charming reminder of past Mardi Gras celebrations.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:12 am
Thank you for this interesting look at the past. I have never been to a Mardi Gras celebration, but I know how risqué they can be these days, so it was interesting to see how fun and wholesome, not to mention simplistic, they were in the past. Thank you.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:24 am
does F6 stand for fuck yu ??
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February 17th, 2010 at 2:55 am
corrinrr thats so cool!
February 17th, 2010 at 3:29 am
Great video and pictures. Reminds me more of the present-day Mobile Mardi Gras. More family-oriented or at least family -friendly. Tradition-soaked and spirit-filled. Great job!
February 17th, 2010 at 3:52 am
just so all of you know, the mardi gras that you see in new orleans isnt the real deal im from the acadiana area of louisiana where the cajuns live and we still have the traditional mardi gras there. beer is still a staple of it but thers none of the filth you get in new orleans
February 17th, 2010 at 3:56 am
Don’t do Mardy Gras anymore…or worser things to New Orleans will happen, just like Katrina did…
February 17th, 2010 at 4:04 am
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February 17th, 2010 at 4:43 am
1.take a deep breath
2.think of someone u like
3.press F10 5 times
4.send this to 5 youtube videos
5.look at your backround
February 17th, 2010 at 5:15 am
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February 17th, 2010 at 5:52 am
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February 17th, 2010 at 5:56 am
i’m simply saying that comparing mardi gras in 1956 as opposed to today would be like comparing night and day. Theres nothing wrong with having a great time with friends, and whatnot…but seeing this and seeing how mardi gras is today, is depressing. I cant even imagine what life will be like for my kids in their teens, when i have kids. Its quite unbelievable
February 17th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Oh, i know they are…but People here in the US as opposed to people in europe, abuse everything. Money, drugs, alcohol, sex, women, religion, the list goes on. You used a good term…TAME. To them it IS tame…to us its not cause everybody in this country, young people mainly. I’m just saying that To see what mardi gras was back then as opposed to today is depressing. Ask everybody in america what mardi gras is, and i’m sure 80% of them will TITS AND BOOZE.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Reminds me of the Mummers of Philadelphia.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Great quality pics and videos for the era!
Your father did good work.
Thanks for sharing this piece of Americana!
February 17th, 2010 at 8:44 am
I too was born in 1956. Interesting indeed …, thanks for sharing.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:24 am
even if your statement is mostly true, most other western countries, especially european, are a lot more liberal in drinking and sex than we are, so this stuff is pretty tame to them
February 17th, 2010 at 9:41 am
@ealixl I’m from RI but now live in Lake Charles!
February 17th, 2010 at 10:29 am
What? When’s the last time you went to a Mardi Gras parade not in the French Quarter with all the tourists?
February 17th, 2010 at 10:42 am
So this is what mardi gras used to be? Boy scouts at 0:05 into the video. NOW, its nothing but a bunch of whores and drunks. Its about getting drunk and showing your tits. No wonder everbody hates us. (usa) we’re nothing but a bunch of fucktards
February 17th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I lived in new Orleans. now I live in RI
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