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Carrolton Princess

Daily Photo – Carrollton Princess

Today is Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday. This image is still my favorite Mardi Gras photo to date, though the trombone player cuts a close second.

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Between Parades

Daily Photo – Between Parades

What does one do in the gap between parades? On several days through the parade season more than one parade will travel along parts of the same route. Many families use the gap between parades for a picnic. Some groups will go so far as to order a port-a-potty to be set up in the neutral ground for their use during the parade. Others bring tables, awnings, even grills and make it a tail-gate experience (but without the pickup truck […]

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Just One of the Crowd

Daily Photo – One of the Crowd

You don’t have to get dressed up to enjoy Mardi Gras but I guess there are some that can’t resist. This lady is certainly getting with the program.

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Krewe of Mid-City

Daily Photo – Krewe of Mid-City

And no, I’ve no idea what the lady in the Drew Brees shirt is doing nor exactly what the police officer is looking at.

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Krewe of King Arthur

Daily Photo – Krewe of King Arthur

This lady was riding with the Krewe of King Arthur in their 2009 parade. Her costume and face paint are resplendent with these traditional colors. She’s chosen to use face paint in place of a mask.

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The Trombone Player

Daily Photo – The Trombone Player

I can’t look a the this image without wondering what was the joke? What was it this guy saw or heard that so obviously cracked him up? So New Orleans is music and music is New Orleans. The music of New Orleans transcends all manner of cultural boundaries. Unlike the students in the high school marching bands, many of the professional or semi-professional musicians get to ride on floats. They typically play traditional New Orleans jazz. I just get a […]

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