I was there last summer, and made me want to attend more than ever. What a city. It’s oozing (quite literally) with mystery and history.
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How to go to Mardi Gras
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 "A Great Escape"
How I did it: I flew down to New Orleans on Monday night. I stayed at Hotel LeCirque because it is right on the parade route. Got up bright and early and secured a spot. Since New Orleans is such a liquor liberal town, I got a jumbo daiquiri on the street and enjoyed the show! Lessons & tips:
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How I did it: New Orleans was lots of fun, I loved the city and the parades and the general festive feeling during mardi gras. Bourbon street on mardi gras was not really my scene, but we walked around for a while just to have the experience and then we went to a bar somewhere else which was fun, also. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I went to college in New Orleans and we had a Mardi Gras break. For me every year was completely different.The First Year I was timid. I went to the uptown parades and stood at the corner of Napolean and St. Charles (across from Copeland's) and caught as many beads as possible. I would trudge back to my dorm with a sore neck from the weight of the beads.The Second Year I was a little more daring. On Fat Tuesday, my friend and I follow… Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I went twice, or three times as a young-in and had a blast. I dressed up every year, the one I remember in particular I was a queen with a crown, dress and cape. I was thrown a special parrot stuffed-animal that year!Next year we knew someone on the camera crew, so we got a "box-office" which was a cage the cameras sat in and leaned over into the road where the floats were going by. We weren't as crowded and gathered buckets and buckets o… Read how I did it…
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How I did it: Well this was pretty easy, since I lived in New Orleans for 16 years. This year is the first time that I have ever missed Mardi Gras. There are so many things to do and the parades are excellent and so much fun. You will always remember your trip. And you doing have to get drunk and go to Bourbon street to have a good time. Read how I did it…
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Wonderful NOLA
6 months ago
this year i went to mardi gras in NOLA as a last-minute invite…friend of a friend’s trip. it was definitely worth it, & i remember why i love new orleans so much. it’s a beautiful city that still needs a lot of love.
parades are not to be missed! i think my favorite was the bacchus. & there was a great costume show on the gay side of bourbon st on mardi gras. yeah, bourbon was packed, but i don’t think i’d have it any other way.
worst part? having to buy something at mcdonald’s to go to the bathroom. but it still definitely beats a port-a-potty!
i definitely want to go back. i can’t believe it took me this long to do this!
C_A_N is one shy from 43 things
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11 months ago
never been but i want to, better do it before my sister does.
One Day...
12 months ago
I have no idea when this will happen! Probably not in 2009, maybe me & the Hubby should shoot for 2010. I have wanted to do this forever!! Plus I can’t wait to explore LA too, site see, take tons of photos and of course have a drink on Bourbon St.!!!
Trashcan Fashionista is living it up!
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15 months ago
I would like to go while I’m still young and uninhibited! haha.
NDAshley says the day you're born you start to die, don't waste a moment
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16 months ago
I want to be on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I want to wear a stupid hat and watch the parade and drink until I’m stupid!
Cory cashing in my coin jar and getting that bench
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17 months ago
I lived on a ship called the Delta Queen ” which is a huge river boat, that goes up and down the mississippi river.” I bartended on it for a summer. Its home port was New Orleans, and i had a lot of fun in the french quarter, but i always regreted not being there for the big show ” Mardi Gras”
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20 months ago
One day :) Whats the deal with the beads? I’m from the UK so I haven’t a clue.
