The origins of the Mardi Gras Indians are contested. One theory is the Mardi Gras tradition grew out of black ... Today's mask-wearing comes from the European masquerade tradition.

"There’s so much to be said about [the Mardi Gras Indians], but the short story is that it’s a Black New ... is the classic eye mask, which comes from the European masquerade tradition.

Many white krewes chose not to participate in the celebration as a result. In 1949, thousands of Mardi Gras ... Black folks were banned from celebrating the holiday, they started to wear masks ...

The “Hiding Behind the Mask: The Faces of Bullying” Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball will be held Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town (8910 Jewella Ave. in Shreveport). The event ...

Usually they’re all singing, but a masked Mardi Gras in Colorado Springs has become a popular masquerade gala for the Colorado Springs Chorale. Skip to main ...

The Krewe of Orion heralded Mardi Gras with a parade through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, followed by a masquerade ball ... Queen Orion XXIV. The black-tie gala opened with ...

In the first episode, we’re exploring the tradition of Black Masking through the eyes of Mardi Gras Indian, Charles DuVernay. A lifelong artist and suit-maker, DuVernay is considered one of the ...

On March 5, the Heritage Foundation will host its first annual Mardi Gras Masquerade at the 40 Watt ... displayed around town on blue and white banners that honor the preservation of local ...

The Mardi Gras Masquerade, set to begin at 6 p.m., is a ticketed live music celebration of both the “New Orleans hot jazz” tradition and “the energy and rhythm of Brazilian Carnival ...

The Mystical Order of the Phoenix staged its inaugural "Phoenix Fête: a Mystical Masquerade" Saturday at the Grand Oaks Mansion, Mardi Gras World ... fashioned with a black sequined gown ...