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Special Event
Event
French Quarter Mardi Gras Cultural Program
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Fee:
Free. Free and open to the publicLocation: LAT/LONG: 29.954800, -90.064754
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Talk
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Central Time
Description
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and the
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present a
Special Mardi Gras Cultural Program
featuring the
Big Chief “Sunpie” of the Northside Skull & Bone Gang
Saturday at 12:00 noon
At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center
419 Decatur St, New Orleans
This program is free and open to the public.
Learn about one of New Orleans’ oldest Mardi Gras traditions. The Northside Skull and Bone Gang rises before dawn, dressed as skeletons, to wake people up on Mardi Gras Day with song, dance, and a message to love each other and be thankful for another day of life. It’s origins date back to 1819. Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Big Chief of the North Side skull and Bone Gand will discuss this ancient, living tradition.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
Reservations are NOT required.