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lundi gras
What does lundi gras mean?
French for 'Fat Monday,' the day before Fat Tuesday. In New Orleans it's its own thing — Rex arrives by boat at the Mississippi riverfront, meets the mayor, there's a free concert and fireworks at Spanish Plaza. The pre-game before the main event.
"We're hitting the Lundi Gras festival at the river then crashing early — gotta be on St. Charles by sunrise."
Origin
Old French Carnival tradition revived in New Orleans in 1987 when the Krewe of Rex restored the river arrival of the King of Carnival.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lundi Gras mean?
Lundi Gras means 'Fat Monday' — the day before Mardi Gras.
Where does the term Lundi Gras come from?
It's French for 'Fat Monday,' fitting alongside Mardi Gras ('Fat Tuesday') in the Carnival calendar.
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