Beyond Bourbon Street - An Insider's Guide To New Orleans

Who Invented Mardi Gras? In today's episode, we tackle a controversial subject - who invented Mardi Gras? Mobile or New Orleans? My guest is Ted Flotte, with the Historic Mobile Preservation Society and Joe Cain Marching Society. Ted and I explore the history of Carnival and Mardi Gras in both Mobile and New Orleans.   On today’s show, you’ll learn... About the many things Mobile and New Orleans share in common, including their founders The history of Carnival and Mardi Gras in both places, and How to look for the tell tale signs someone walking down the street may be a member of one of Carnival's most secret organizations! All this and more on today's episode of the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast! Resources Recommended Reading Ann Pond: Cowbellion; Masons and Mardi Gras; and Cain.  Ann Pond is originally from New Orleans, got her BA/MA from U.N.O. and PhD from U.S.M. Former Assistant Diector of the Gallier House.  These three books are well-researched and sourced to give an accurate account of the begin