Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
February 15, 20212:32 pm
Today is Lundi Gras, or Fat Monday, the day before Mardi Gras. The party traditionally has begun by now. But there are no parades in New Orleans this year.
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There are, however, “house floats” or Yardi Gras, to replace the parades and New Orleanians have responded in a fashion in keeping with the city that care forgot.
WWOZ has put together a video of the scenery, with appropriate music. You can also go to its stream for lots more music and photos.
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Love this city.
Not exactly Carnival Time in LR. I was a little disappointed to see my front yard snow not quite at the seven-inch mark. The Weather Service in North Little Rock recorded 10.9 inches by noon today. But not to worry. More is coming Wednesday. Plus a low near zero tonight.
Last year, I made a bunch of origami flowers that kiddo and I passed out to people while we wandered around the French Quarter, Boudreaux wrote on November 17. Tempted to continue the theme, turn the whole house into a flower float and pass out flowers to the neighbours while I drink all day. A few hours later, she posted an update: It s decided. We re doing this. Turn your house into a float and throw all the beads from your attic at your neighbours walking by. #mardigras2021. Boudreaux also posted her plans on her Facebook page. Two days later she had 1,000 new followers.