by grahamiam12288 | Feb 18, 2014 | Children and Mardi Gras, Local Color and Customs, Mardi Gras 101, Tips and Tricks
Step ladders with seats attached are a favorite way to provide kids with a prime parade perch and help them snag lots of throws.
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 18, 2014 | Local Color and Customs, Mardi Gras 101, Mardi Gras Beads, Tips and Tricks
Flashing for Beads As flashing for beads has evolved into a Mardi Gras pastime, “Show your tits!” has become as much a part of the lexicon as “Throw me something, mister!” But those inclined to revel in the risqué should be mindful of the fact that what was once a...
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 18, 2014 | Mardi Gras 101, Tips and Tricks
Ride-sharing and public transportation apps have greatly improved options for getting by in New Orleans without a car.
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 16, 2014 | Mardi Gras 101, Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks Intro More a cultural phenomenon/art form than an “event,” Mardi Gras is a diffuse, citywide affair that can be experienced on many different levels. To help visitors successfully navigate the panorama of its bounty and avoid missteps, Mardi Gras Tips...
by grahamiam12288 | Feb 16, 2014 | Mardi Gras 101, Tips and Tricks
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by grahamiam12288 | Feb 13, 2014 | Local Color and Customs, Mardi Gras 101, Mardi Gras Music
Mardi Gras Music History The nexus between Carnival and music reflects the festive, let-the-good-times-roll culture of the Crescent City, where parading and dancing have long been obsessions. The seasonal spirit and its accompanying soundtrack conspire to prompt...
