How would you describe the scene in 1878 when the Phunny Phorty Phellows first hit the streets on Mardi Gras?

The original Phellows wore costumes of the silk-pajama style you typically see of riders today. They were a very topical, very satirical krewe that would have poked fun of their times through their float’s themes, such as “Songs of the Day,” mocking popular songs from that era. The parade followed Rex’s route, which I don’t know exactly but generally went ...