Web Directory

» Carnaval de Barranquilla, Columbia
   Contains pictures of Carnaval de Barranquilla and information about the city of Barranquilla.
   http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.net

» Carnaval.com
   Guide to global carnival celebrations, parades, and travel information.
   http://carnaval.com/

» Carnival New Orleans
   Anything and everything that is Mardi Gras in the town. Includes a blog, pictures of Barkus parades and costumes in the French Quarter, and virtual tour.
   http://carnivalneworleans.com/

» Carnival of Venice
   Festival history, events, photo gallery and suggestions to visitors on sightseeing.
   http://www.carnivalofvenice.com/

» Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide
   Some history behind this holiday.
   http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13763a.htm

» Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras
   A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information.
   http://www.mardigrasfiesta.com/

» Foundation European Carnival Cities
   Is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of people's festivals and parades in Europe.
   http://www.carnivalcities.com/

» Mardi Gras
   Explores holiday's pagan origins and argues that those who celebrate it align themselves with Satan.
   http://www.exposingsatanism.org/mardi_gras.htm

» Mardi Gras Digest
   Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry.
   http://www.mardigrasdigest.com/

» Mardi Gras Galveston
   Official site includes a schedule of events as well as a history of the event in the Texas city. Purchase tickets online.
   http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com

» Mardi Gras Links and News
   News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world.
   http://mglinks.com

» Mardi Gras Tidbits
   Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras.
   http://www.amberle.com/MardiGrasTidbits/

» Mardi Gras on the Net
   Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets.
   http://www.holidays.net/mardigras/

» Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA
   Provides brief description of the holiday.
   http://www.lifeintheusa.com/community/mardigras.htm

» The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras
   Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards.
   http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/MardiGras/

» The Order of the Troubadours
   The Krewe of Troubadours celebrates this event with the costumes found anywhere during the Mardi Gras season. History, royalty, troubadours ball, parade, membership, news, members access. Located in Lafayette, LA.
   http://www.kreweoftroubadours.com/

» Traditions from carnival of Nice
   An invitation to the traditional feasts and musical culture from Provence, County of Nice, and Occitany. Offers background information, sound files, lyrics, bibliography, and discography.
   http://mtcn.free.fr/mtcn-traditional-music-midi-carnival.php