The History of Mardi Gras exhibit celebrates this tradition’s grandeur and grassroots spirit. Highlights include:
- An exclusive collection of royal gowns by designer Deborah Lynn Dixon, showcasing her signature emBELLAtex technique and over 27 years of craftsmanship for the Krewe of Contraband.
- A tribute to unique Mardi Gras customs, including Courier de Mardi Gras and the Black History of Mardi Gras, reflecting the rich and diverse cultural roots of this beloved celebration.
The event is free and open to the public.
The RATM program has been made possible by generous donations from: The Shearman Foundation, The City of Lake Charles, Visit Lake Charles, Brashear Law, The Reynolds Family, The Filo Family, and Bob and Sarah Jones. It is also supported by a SWLA Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Marketing Grant from the Lake Charles/SWLA Convention & Visitors Bureau as administered by the Arts Council of SWLA. Funding for the Louisiana Culture Care Fund grants has been provided by the Nation Endowment for the Humanities and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Corona Virus Aid, Relief, Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan.
