After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the surrounding region in 2005, the city debated whether to press on with Mardi Gras or cancel the parades. Ultimately, they decided to proceed. New Orleans's recovery certainly has resulted from a complex of factors, but the city's unique cultural life—perhaps its greatest capital—has been instrumental in bringing the city back from the brink of extinction. Voicing a civic fervor, local writer Chris Rose spoke for the importance of Carnival when he argued to carry on with the celebration of Mardi Gras following Katrina: "We are still New Orleans. We are the soul of America. We embody the triumph of the human spirit. Hell, we ARE Mardi Gras." Since 2006, a number of new Mardi Gras practices have gained prominence. The new parade organizations or krewes, as they are called, interpret and revise the city's Carnival traditions but bring innovative practices to Mardi Gras. The history of each parade reveals the convergence of race, class, age, and gender dynamics in these new Carnival organizations. Downtown Mardi Gras: New Carnival Practices in Post-Katrina New Orleans examines six unique, offbeat, Downtown celebrations. Using ethnography, folklore, cultural studies, and performance studies, the authors analyze new Mardi Gras's connection to traditional Mardi Gras. The narrative of each krewe's development is fascinating and unique, illustrating participants' shared desire to contribute to New Orleans's rich and vibrant culture.

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Publisher

University Press of Mississippi

Year

2019

ISBN

9781496823793

Topic

Social Sciences

Subtopic

Folklore & Mythology

Index

Social Sciences

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Downtown Mardi Gras
Chapter 1: The St. Joan of Arc Parade, Gender, and Pride of Place
Chapter 2: Skeletons Rising in Skinz n Bonez
Chapter 3: Size Matters: ’tit Rәx
Chapter 4: The Red Beans Krewe: An Iconic Dish and a New Parade
Chapter 5: Chewbacchus and Science-Fiction Carnival
Chapter 6: Reclaiming Life and History: The Amazons Benevolent Society and the Black Storyville Baby Dolls
Conclusion: Exceptional Performance, Exceptional Place
Works Cited