The Curse of the Marche du Nain Rouge
About this episode
This episode explores the folklore and history of the Marche du Nain Rouge in Detroit.
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 Event https://www.marchedunainrouge.com https://www.facebook.com/marchedunainrouge Detroit Historical Society & Local History https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/nain-rouge https://detroithistorical.org/blog/2017-03-23/legend-nain-rouge Encyclopedia & Folklore References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain_Rouge https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/marche-du-nain-rouge…
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