The Krewe of Gemini had their first parade in Shreveport in 1990. The Krewe of Centaur soon followed in 1991, and Mardi Gras in the Arklatex has been growing ever since.
I'm no baker or food expert, but it seems like some creative type could come up with an edible alternative to the plastic baby, that would be able to be baked in, or at least placed inside the cake before packaging, so the surprise tradition could be kept alive!
Last year, in a move that confused a lot of people from Louisiana, Softsoap came out with a limited edition Mardi Gras scent. No surprise here, but they aren't offering it for sale this year. However, we did a little sleuthing on the internet and we found it for our Mardi Gras-loving friends on several resale sites.
So you've been invited to attend your first Mardi Gras bal here in Shreveport, but you have no idea what to expect. No worries! We've got a full list of what you should and shouldn't do.
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on January 6th, but what is it all about, and what does it have to do with our Mardi Gras celebrations here in Louisiana?