Mardi Gras During World War II-- Part 3: It Wasn't

During World War II, the Mardi Gras parades were put on hiatus in New Orleans from 1942 to 1945. //// In 1943, The Retailers For Victory Committee organized a special Carnival Day Bond Drive and celebration in front of the Godchaux Department Store in the 800 block of Canal Street which was blocked and war bonds sold for admission. (Mr. Godchaux was the head of the committee.) More than 25,000 attended and $1.2 million raised for the war effort. The Higgins Industries Band entertained. Higgins Industries in New Orleans manufactured the famous Higgins boats which Gen. Eisenhower said was the reason the Allies won the war and why the Natinal World War II Museum is located in the city. //// Answers My Question. --GreGen