Here’s a smattering of news articles about Mardi Gras in St. Tammany Parish some 55 years ago in 1966, including the Mystic Krewe of Olympia’s 1st parade…
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St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper Announces Decision on 2021 Mardi Gras Parades
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced today that 2021 Mardi Gras Parades will not roll in St. Tammany.
Meet the Covington Police Department
In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the community and provide an opportunity for the CPD to highlight their outstanding officers,
History Antiques & Interiors Open Mondays
History Antiques & Interiors is now open Mondays. With a variety of inventory spanning from rustic to elegant, you may find that unique piece
City of Covington Parade Parking Regulations 2015
The City of Covington welcomes all parade-goers this Mardi Gras season and in an effort to provide a pleasant and enjoyable experience, the City
Photo of the Week: “Here Comes the Parade” by Jewel Clanton
“Here Comes the Parade” was submitted by Jewel Clanton of Jewel’s Cigar & Briar Shop, taken at the corner of Boston & N New
Mardi Gras In Covington – Covington Lion’s Club, Krewe Of Covington & Krewe of Lyra To Roll
It’s Mardi Gras in Covington! Festivities start Fat Tuesday, March 4th with the Covington Lion’s Club Parade at 10 am. The Lion’s Club theme
Farmers Market Recipe: Carnival Cocktails From Kombucha Girl Living Beverage
When Susan Tarasova and Liz Bragdon of Kombucha Girl Living Beverages get together with their friends, Bryan & Sylvia Dias, delicious, original cocktails are
Annual Feast of Fools & Twelfth Night Street March – St. John’s Fools of Misrule
Witnessing the absence of proper Twelfth Night merrymaking on the Northshore, the St. John Fools of Misrule was formed to announce the arrival of
STAA’s Masqued Ball
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, STAA will kick off the Northshore season with their first Masqued Ball. Local artists will create one-of-a-kind masks
Recycling Mardi Gras Beads
Every year, an estimated 25 million pounds of Mardi Gras beads are dispensed during the carnival season. Usually, these beads make their way to
Covington’s Own Fools & Jewels of Misrule
Covington’s newest Krewe, the St. John’s Fools of Misrule, was created after noting the absence of a Twelfth Night festival in the Northshore area.
The Lord of Misrule: Twelfth Night Traditions
Twelfth Night festivities were very popular in mediaeval and Tudor England, where it would mark the end of the winter festival started on Halloween,
Ramping Up for Fat Tuesday
Despite being faced with the coldest day of the year so far, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Parade was an enormous success. St. John’s
Mardi Gras in Covington
It’s that time of year again! Covington is kicking off Mardi Gras with the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Saturday, February 11th, starting at 6