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Sunday, March 9, 2014
Mardi Gras In New Orleans - 03.04.14
I've been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans when it has been cold. I've been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans when it has been wet. I can now say that I have been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras when it was cold AND wet! And guess what? I still had a great time.
After being at Orpheuscapade on Monday night, we ventured out on Tuesday morning. I had awakened at 7:00A.M. and heard the rain outside. I'm not sure what time it started but at 10:00A.M. when we walked down the street to meet up with the Saint Cecilia Society marching group, it was still raining.
Due to the weather, there were many last minute costume changes made. For many of us, it was about staying warm and dry.
And this Mardi Gras started out a bit different. I was staying in The Marigny. There really is a sense of community in this neighborhood. From what I could tell, many of the people who gathered to walk with St. Cecilia live in The Marigny.
We walked from The Marigny thru part of the French Quarter, to Jackson Square, to the river. All of this time, a jazz band was playing music as we walked in the cold, pouring rain.
When we arrived at the river, the festive atmosphere took a turn to the serious side. The music went from festive to solemn. The faces stopped smiling.
Several people walked down to the river to scatter the ashes of four people. While this was being done, the band played a dirge version of Just A Closer Walk With Thee. It was a very emotional experience for everyone.
The rain continued and we decided we needed to get to a bar and get something to drink and to warm up. The streets were nowhere near as crowded as they usually are on Fat Tuesday. The bars were very crowded. And it turned out to be an early evening for us. We were back in The Marigny by 6:00P.M. or so. And as I previously stated, it was still a fun time!
You can see more photos from the day on my Facebook page.
After being at Orpheuscapade on Monday night, we ventured out on Tuesday morning. I had awakened at 7:00A.M. and heard the rain outside. I'm not sure what time it started but at 10:00A.M. when we walked down the street to meet up with the Saint Cecilia Society marching group, it was still raining.
Due to the weather, there were many last minute costume changes made. For many of us, it was about staying warm and dry.
And this Mardi Gras started out a bit different. I was staying in The Marigny. There really is a sense of community in this neighborhood. From what I could tell, many of the people who gathered to walk with St. Cecilia live in The Marigny.
We walked from The Marigny thru part of the French Quarter, to Jackson Square, to the river. All of this time, a jazz band was playing music as we walked in the cold, pouring rain.
When we arrived at the river, the festive atmosphere took a turn to the serious side. The music went from festive to solemn. The faces stopped smiling.
Several people walked down to the river to scatter the ashes of four people. While this was being done, the band played a dirge version of Just A Closer Walk With Thee. It was a very emotional experience for everyone.
The rain continued and we decided we needed to get to a bar and get something to drink and to warm up. The streets were nowhere near as crowded as they usually are on Fat Tuesday. The bars were very crowded. And it turned out to be an early evening for us. We were back in The Marigny by 6:00P.M. or so. And as I previously stated, it was still a fun time!
You can see more photos from the day on my Facebook page.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Krewe of Orpheus - 03.03.14
Several years ago I was invited to attend Orpheuscapade and realized that is the way to do Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Yes, I have to lug a tuxedo to New Orleans but wow, what a fun time! And this year was just as much fun.
What's great about this is that the parade comes to you inside the convention center. While you're waiting there are bands playing. Also, it is BYOB and BYOFood. I think it is a bit on the comical side to see people all dressed in formal attire lugging ice chests, grocery bags and boxes of Popeye's Fried Chicken.
You can see more photos from the party in my Mardi Gras photo album on Facebook.
What's great about this is that the parade comes to you inside the convention center. While you're waiting there are bands playing. Also, it is BYOB and BYOFood. I think it is a bit on the comical side to see people all dressed in formal attire lugging ice chests, grocery bags and boxes of Popeye's Fried Chicken.
You can see more photos from the party in my Mardi Gras photo album on Facebook.
Pic Of The Day - 03.03.14
Lisa picked me up at MSY and drove to The Marigny via the CBD and The Quarter. We found easy parking a block away from Praline Connection. It was if God was telling us to eat there.
It had been a long time since I had eaten there and even though I perused the menu, my heart was set on fried chicken.
Now...there's something I need to tell you about the fried chicken. It is made to order so if you order it, you'd better be prepared to wait. And wait we did but it was well worth the wait! That has to be some of the best fried chicken ever made. I love me some Frenchy's here in Houston but Praline Connection gets a 10 finger lickin' good award from me!
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Stop And Smell The Roses
I woke up early on Sunday and decided to go to the 7:00 a.m. Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. It was a gray morning in Houston and my eyes were attracted to a pop off red color. The flower beds were full of red roses.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Pic Of The Day - 03.01.14
I hung this wreath a couple of weeks ago and on Wednesday it will be time to take it down. In case you don't know this about me, I love Mardi Gras Season!
Pic(s) Of The Day - 02.28.14
The Mardi Gras Party Season continues. Friday night The Diana Foundation had a party at the home of John Danielson & Brian Flores. The house looked like something on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. And I couldn't post just one pic because the jester was too cute.
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