The Curse of the Marche du Nain Rouge

In this week’s episode, we swirl our champagne and step straight into the smoke of old Detroit, where legend says a crimson little creature foretells chaos. We’re diving into the history, folklore, and fever dreams behind the infamous Marche du Nain Rouge in Detroit.Who is the Nain Rouge? A misunderstood trickster? A colonial curse? A tiny harbinger with impeccable timing and terrible vibes? From its first alleged sighting by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in the early 1700s to the city’s modern-day parade that theatrically banishes him each year, we unpack the myth, the history, and the way a city turned its bad luck into a party.It’s folklore, it’s fire, it’s civic therapy with a splash of sass. Grab a glass and let’s chase the red devil out of town. Official Parade & Modern Eventhttps://www.marchedunainrouge.comhttps://www.facebook.com/marchedunainrougeDetroit Historical Society & Local Historyhttps://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/nain-rougehttps://detroithistorical.org/blog/2017-03-23/legend-nain-rougeEncyclopedia & Folklore Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain_Rougehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/marche-du-nain-rougeLocal & Regional Journalismhttps://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/03/24/nain-rouge-parade-detroit/99566028/https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/the-legend-of-the-nain-rouge/Content?oid=2443976https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/14878/the_nain_rouge_and_detroit_s_history_of_bad_luckCultural Context & French Colonial Detroithttps://www.michiganradio.org/post/story-behind-detroits-nain-rougehttps://www.historydetroit.com/nain-rouge.html