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When was the first known new orleans mardi gras parade?

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Feb. 24, 1857,

The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on Feb. 24, 1857 by the Krewe of Comus. They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests.

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