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Mardi Gras event pages, including hotels, recipe links, and restaurants.
Mardi Gras: Cajun Style
Mardi Gras in Cajun Country is very different from the celebration in New Orleans. Cajun Mardi Gras is more steeped in tradition, and more old-fashioned that the festivities in the Big Easy. This article offers history into Cajun Mardi Gras that gives insight into some of the deep-rooted practices that have held steadfast for generations.
Planter's Punch
Planter's Punch is a Southern drink perfect for sipping on the plantation, as well as for guzzling while watching the Mardi Gras Parades!
Top Picks Mardi Gras - The Best of Louisiana Recipes
Delicious Louisiana recipes for Mardi Gras or any family dinner. Mardi gras picks, including grillades and grits, gumbo, bananas foster, and more.
Beignets, Fritters and Calas
Delicious French Market treats you can make at home.
Gumbo Recipes
A recipe for roux and a variety of gumbo recipes.
Jambalaya
Made with rice and meat, seafood, and/or poultry, this is probably the most versatile dish in the South.
King Cakes
Several recipes for the brioche-style King cake, traditionally enjoyed between Twelfth Night and Ash Wednesday.
Mardi Gras & Louisiana Recipes
Jambalaya, shrimp recipes, gumbo, and more.
Party Planning
Great Mardi Gras party-planning tips, including menu suggestions, decorations, and more.
MardiGras.com
Current schedules, where to stay, history, live Web cams, and more.
