Downtown Mardi Gras - New Carnival Practices in Post-Katrina New Orleans - Frank De Caro - Paperback Bog - University Press of Mississippi - 2019 -
Brand: University Press of Mississippi
Description
Examines six unique, offbeat, Downtown celebrations. Using ethnography, folklore, cultural, and performance studies, the authors analyse new Mardi Gras's connection to traditional Mardi Gras. The narrative of each krewe's development is fascinating and unique, illustrating participants' shared desire to contribute to New Orleans's vibrant culture.
