After Alabama Travel (expertly) trolled New Orleans by putting up billboards claiming Mardi Gras was originally started in Mobile, the city has responded. Here’s a shot of the billboards popping up all around New Orleans…..
Spotted this just outside of New Orleans this morning. Kudos to Alabama for the epic troll job on New Orleans. @City_of_Mobile @MayorStimpson @TweetHomeAla pic.twitter.com/2eB7QTOocI
— Brittany Callahan (@BrittCallie) January 31, 2018
New Orleans has released their own story that claims a French explorer landed in New Orleans BEFORE Mardi Gras was celebrated here. It’s quite the stretch of an article, but you’re more than welcome to read the explanation. CLICK HERE