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Swenson Fest Day 1: Mardi Gras Indians, Afro-Cuban music and more
The gorgeous weather we have been experiencing left town in a hurry on the opening day of Jazz Fest 48, but the hot and humid weather was mitigated by cloud […]
Mardi Gras Indians, Local Artists to Play Benefit for Deceased Indian’s Family
An assortment of local artists and Mardi Gras Indian leaders will gather for a benefit show for the family of Toriano “Tory” Massey, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month. Massey, […]
Photos: The Mardi Gras Indians Come Out for Downtown Super Sunday
The Mardi Gras Indians were out in force this weekend for Downtown Super Sunday, which saw various tribes and onlookers work their way from Bayou St. John to Hardin Park. The […]
Big Chief Bo Dollis Memorial Fund Supports Mardi Gras Indians
The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic and Assistance Foundation is expanding its assistance programs to masking Mardi Gras Indians through the Big Chief Bo Dollis Memorial Fund. Masking Indian is an […]
Photos: Mardi Gras Indians on St. Joseph’s Day 2015
In an explosion of music, dancing, and brightly colored plumage, Mardi Gras Indians took over the streets of Central City as soon as night fell on St. Joseph’s Day 2015. […]
Mardi Gras Indians Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day 2015
Fresh on the heels of Super Sunday—the well-known, city-wide Mardi Gras Indian celebration that falls every year on the third Sunday in March—came last night’s neighborhood revelry to mark St. […]
Mardi Gras Indians Get Ready for Super Sunday 2015
Super Sunday falls on March 15 this year, and the Mardi Gras Indians will once again don their elaborately-beaded suits and gather around 11 a.m. at A.L. Davis Park. Around […]
Roselyn Lionhart to be Honored by Mardi Gras Indians
Roselyn Lionhart, one half of the renowned French Quarter husband-and-wife busking team David & Roselyn, is being honored this Saturday, March 14, by the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame […]
Mardi Gras Indians Gather on St. Joseph’s Day
As improbable as it might seem, the most significant date for the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians apart from Carnival is March 19, St. Joseph’s Day. Come sundown on the […]
Photos: Mardi Gras Indians on Super Sunday 2014
After two weeks of delays due to bad weather, Mardi Gras Indians took to the streets of Central City yesterday for the annual Super Sunday celebration. Photographer Kim Welsh spent […]
