[Home Movies: Parade of Krewe of Rex, New Orleans, February 25, 1941]

This home movie captures the vibrant scenes of Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans. It begins with great close-ups of colorful floats, followed by more detailed shots of the parade floats. The footage then moves to the bustling atmosphere on Canal Street, showing large crowds dressed in strange and festive costumes.

There are charming shots of kids participating in the festivities, also dressed in costumes, including a moment with a little girl who appears lost. Another memorable scene features a young girl dressed as a gypsy, standing alone, adding a sweet, personal touch to the larger celebration.

This film provides an intimate glimpse into the excitement and diversity of Mardi Gras in the 1940s.

We digitized and uploaded this film from the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.