During our Southeast Region Tour in social studies, we made a stop in New Orleans, Louisiana.  We couldn't pass up the opportunity to learn more about the history of the Mardi Gras celebration that takes place throughout the city every year.  Check out the pictures and captions below to see the fun we had and the facts we learned about the unique party in New Orleans.

We arrived in New Orleans on The Natchez Steamboat.  Immediately, we received beads and festival masks.  Mrs. Newingham showed us pictures of the the annual children's parade that takes place during the Mardi Gras celebration.

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Students learned about the meaning of the beads and the masks.  They also learned about other trinkets like doubloons.

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For dessert, we made traditional King Cake, an oval cake often made during the Mardi Gras celebration.  Follow the steps below to see how we made our King Cakes.

Step 1: Roll individual cinnamon rolls together to form an oval on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Step 2: Bake in the oven at 350º for 10 minutes or until ready.

Step 3: Spread icing evenly on the cake.