Mardi Gras - 2019

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Mardi Gras isn’t one day, it’s a season and the 2019 season has already started – so if you’re like Donna

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This is on my list of must-dos. One of these days I will plan far enough ahead to actually attend the celebration!

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and have attending a Mardi Gras celebration on your “must do” list. Then you might want to consider visiting the Big Easy starting next month. This year Fat Tuesday is March 5, but things really rev up maybe the two weeks before.

"An American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi Gras in New Orleans" Mark Twain


https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrU5-I-eGA0 Laissez le bon temps rouler... :-))

I need to figure out how to work that into my schedule in February.

Well Donna, this should set the right tempo for your trip. *wink*

ReBirth Brass Band - Do Whatcha Wanna
https://youtu.be/GaKkoqDa8Ng


Word to the Wise - Mardi Gras parade apps - worth their "wait" in gold.

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY!

OK so you're not in NOLA today, but you can channel the spirit - so break out the purple, green and gold beads and join me on the veranda.
Beignets and chicory coffee are served.

Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living All at once." --Chris Rose

Laissez les bons temps rouler!