NOLA Congo Square-Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest-Congo Square, New Orleans
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Entrance to Louis Armstrong Park.
Dedicated to NOLA's most famous jazz musician
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And at the Sunday jams, All are welcome. "Bring your groove, & come on in"
And the big visual hit of Mardis Gras is the NOLA Indians. Depending on who is talking, the origin of the Mardi Gras Indian may differ. The most popular and widely accepted lineage of the Mardi Gras Indian is said to pay homage to the Native Americans who offered refuge to escaped African Slaves. And most onlookers don't realize that every bead, rhinestone, and feather on these incredible costumes has been meticulously hand sewn over the whole year for just this occasion .
