St. Joseph’s Night is celebrated on March 19 and is one of the most important annual appearances for Mardi Gras Indian tribes, who gather to parade, meet, and display their newly created suits.
The celebration became an important continuation of Mardi Gras Indian traditions after Carnival.
Associated with Catholic observances and neighborhood traditions.
It has evolved into an organized evening of tribal gatherings and cultural celebration.
Tribes parade through neighborhoods and meet in ceremonial encounters.
Annual gatherings throughout New Orleans.
