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Happy Mardi Gras!
John Dunlop
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of indulging and eating rich foods on the last night before the fasting of Lent begins at midnight, when Ash Wednesday begins. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is usually about fun and celebration … it has been called the party New Orleans throws for itself, and invites everybody else to attend! This year the party is subdued, with no parades to avoid large gatherings due to the pandemic. But you can’t break New Orleans’ Mardi Gras spirit! Other forms of celebration have emerged for celebrants to enjoy in safety. Consider checking out Mardi Gras for All, Y’all, Krewe of House Floats, or for more info on how New Orleans is celebrating safely, click here.
It's time to Stomp!
John Dunlop
Click on the image to enjoy a short video of the 610 Stompers on St. Charles Ave. during Mardi Gras weekend 2018!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! 3/17
John Dunlop
Enjoy the Irish Channel Parade on 3/14!
John Dunlop
Wear as much green as your wardrobe will allow, and enjoy this lively parade where floats are accompanied by bands, music, and marching clubs. But what’s a parade in New Orleans without throws? Call out “throw me something mistah!” and be prepared to catch anything from beads to potatoes, carrots, moonpies...and the biggie....cabbages! And again, it being New Orleans, be on the lookout for underwear to be thrown! You’re certain to have a great time! Sláinte!
Mardi Gras! Tuesday, 2/25/2020
John Dunlop
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of indulging and eating rich foods on the last night before the fasting of Lent begins at midnight, when Ash Wednesday begins. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is about fun and celebration … parades, floats, people-watching, food, drink, music and all forms of entertainment. Mardi Gras revelers wear wild and crazy costumes and/or traditional colors of purple, green, and gold. Many wear beads caught during parades. Families with their kids are everywhere, and both locals and visitors have a fantastic time. Mardi Gras has been called the party New Orleans throws for itself, and invites everybody else to attend!