Posted on February 24, 2010 by kjfitzToday in History – February 24 Today is Flag Day in Mexico. © Bing MapsGiant Mexican Flag - Laredo 1868 – The first parade to have floats is staged at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. © Bing Maps'Mardi Gras' © Google MapsLego New Orleans Mardi Gras © Bing MapsMardi Gras World and parade floats Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Post navigation Previous PostPrevious Today in History – February 23Next PostNext City of the Week – Los Angeles