Bourbon Street is located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana and reportedly has quite the reputation with burlesque clubs and parties that last all night. Bourbon Street is submerged in history that dates back to 1718 when New Orleans was established by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The historical street is also known as “Rue Bourbon,” and is located in the heart of the French Quarter stretches 13 blocks from Canal St. to Esplanade Avenue.http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/fq/bourbonstreet.html

In the Forties and Fifties New Orleans was reportedly called "The Most Interesting City in America." With Bourbon Street as the epicenter, it became famous for its many nightclubs with shows of exotic dancers, risqué singers, comics, and contortionists, backed by live bands. Within a stretch of five blocks, more than fifty acts could be seen on any night of the week. The street was lit with neon lights as barkers tempted tourists and locals into clubs to see the attractions whose pictures were notably displayed in the large windows. Clubs included the 500 Club, the Casino Royale and the Sho Bar.http://frenchquarter.com/history/vintageburlesque.php

Mardi Gras origins can reportedly be traced to Medieval Europe, although no one is completely sure how became what it is today. The Mardi Gras of today that includes Mardi Gras colors, Kings, and brass bands, allegedly can be traced to New Orleans.

The first Mardi Gras ever celebrated in New Orleans was reportedly in 1703, at Fort Louis de la Mobile. The 1730’s, would see Mardi Gras celebrated in New Orleans. Although; no longer in the form of a parade as seen in earlier years. Early in the 1740’s, the Governor of Louisiana established elegant balls that the balls of today are modeled after.http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history.html