LA Speaks: Arthur Hardy (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-01-26
Duration: 00:07:44
Subjects: Hardy, Arthur | MARDI GRAS
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Hardy, Arthur Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 26, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s interview with Arthur Hardy, the founder of the Mardi Gras Guide, at his home in New Orleans. He discusses: why he started the guide in 1977; the history of Mardi Gras; the old-style parades and the new parades; the throws; the economic impact; and the importance of the first Mardi Gras after Hurricane Katrina. This segment is a part of the “Louisiana Speaks” series.