Eureka Gras: Mardi Gras in the Ozarks

by Dan Ellis

Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday as introduced to the New World by the French, which resulted in carnival events that originated in Mobile that spread to New Orleans and today existing in many cities throughout the United States. The first Mardi Gras occurrence in Eureka Springs was in 1907 with a parade, and that was contributed to by later celebrations such as Masquerade balls. With Katrina, came Dan Ellis and Al Hooks who each contributed to the creation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146630846X
• ISBN13: 9781466308466
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 10.0"