Mardi Gras

Faces of Mardi Gras

Sat, 03/09/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
WWOZ show host Tom Roche created this happy Faces of Mardi Gras video! You might be in there-- check it out below.  Read more

Young Maasai Hunters step out

Sun, 03/03/19
2018 was the first Mardi Gras for the Young Maasai Hunters, led by Big Chief Dump (Keelian Boyd Sr.). The black masking Indians of New Orleans, commonly known as Mardi Gras Indians, comprise a diverse group that is always evolving. Some participants are born into it, while... Read more

Photos: Krewe du Vieux 2019

Sun, 02/17/19
A few photo highlights from Krewe du Vieux's 2019 parade, City of Yes Yes Oh God Yes! Read more

Photos: Krewe Boheme 2019

Fri, 02/15/19
A few photo highlights from the new Krewe Boheme, as they rolled for the first time on Friday, February 15. Read more

Interview: Lois Andrews Nelson, Queen of krewedelusion

Wed, 02/13/19
WWOZ's Action Jackson sits down with Lois Andrews Nelson, queen of krewedelusion! In addition to Queen, she is a Baby Doll, member of the Money Wasters Social & Pleasure Club, and mother of the famed Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, James Andrews, and Buster Nelson. Get in t... Read more

2019 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Sun, 01/06/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Carnival season is upon us! Here's the parade schedule for 2019: Sunday, January 6 6p Joan of Arc - French Quarter 7p Phunny Phorty Phellows - St. Charles streetcar route 7:05p Funky Uptown Krewe - St. Charles streetcar route 7:30p Society Des Champs Elysée - downtown st... Read more

Video: 9th Ward Hunters practice 2018

Sat, 09/08/18
With less than 6 months to go to Mardi Gras, here's a brief look back at Carnival 2018, as Big Chief Thomas "Bo" Dean of the Cheyenne Hunters invades the Mardi Gras Indian 9th Ward Hunters practice for a verbal battle with Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters. Read more

Interview: Cinnamon Black of Treme Million Dollar Baby Dolls

Sat, 06/16/18
WWOZ's Action Jackson sat down with Cinnamon Black of the Treme Million Dollar Baby Dolls to discuss the Baby Doll tradition, the differences between Mardi Gras and Carnival, Baby Dolls in other parts of the Caribbean, Uncle Lionel's days as a Baby Doll, and much more. Hear... Read more

Ol' Man River subs for Hazel Sunday, welcomes Creole Wild West Monday

Sun, 02/11/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Two special shows from Ol' Man River this week! He'll be subbing for Hazel the Delta Rambler on Sunday, February 11 from 10a-12p. "The show will be very festive so please tune in," he says. Then, in his regular slot on Monday, 6-9a, he will welcome the Big Chief and Spy Bo... Read more

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles f/Big Chief Juan Pardo 'Sew, Sew, Sew'

Sat, 02/10/18
Sew, sew, sew! The Mardi Gras Indians are putting the finishing touches on this year's suits now and in honor of their hard work, here's Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles featuring Big Chief Juan Pardo performing 'Sew, Sew, Sew' at Congo Square Rhythms Fest. Read more

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