The carnival of New Orleans.

· The carnival of New Orleans.

ð The second place about carnival in the world.

Ø Background: It’s in 1699 that the French imports this event in Louisiana thanks to colonization. The first carnival has been created the 3 March 1699. At the beginning this party was ceremony organized in honor of René Robert Cavelier. Then, in 1857 parade has established during this event. Today, it’s a group of people (a krewe) which govern this event. It’s the most common carnival in the United States.

Ø Date: From 26 February to March 9. (12 days)

Ø Place: The United States.

Ø Customs: People wish Happy Shove Tuesday during this event. This carnival is composed with float and fanfare. During the parade, people throw necklace and cup. After the parade, people go to ball and they eat pancakes. Every eccentricity is possible during the carnival.

Ø Symbols and signs:

§ Colors: People use purple, green and gold color to represent the justice, the faith and the power.

§ Food: With pancakes

§ Some songs.