Actually, it’s been Carnival time since January 6th. But with Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras right around the corner, things are heating up. We are learning that Mardi Gras is SERIOUS business around here. Some of the interesting things we are learning:
– Local non-profit “Save our cemetary” sells St. Charles balcony space ($50/person) at the local funeral home for the “Krewe of Bacchus” parade. But, the draw isn’t just the parade. The balcony attaches to a large viewing room where a large screen tv will show the live broadcast of Superbowl.
– This Sunday is the parade for the “Mystic Krewe of Barkus”. This Krewe held a press conference on January 20th to announce it’s parade theme and crown King Barkus XIII (his name, “Bee Bop”). This year’s theme: “Hairy Pawter and the Sorcerer’s Bone.” The picture (on the front of the local paper) showed King Barkus licking away at his royal milkbone septre.
– Not to be left out of the fun, this Saturday is the annual bal masque of the Endymeow Krewe. Their theme? “Whiskers of Oz — There’s no place like home.” All attendees receive complementary photographs and prizes will be awarded for costumes (which are highly encouraged) and floats.
I promise, I am not making any of this up.
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