Tag Archives: Mardi Gras parades

All on a Mardi Gras Day. . .

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

It’s impossible to do and see everything there is to do and see on Mardi Gras Day.  But goodness, we tried!  We were up late after the parades on Monday putting the finishing touches on costumes with sparkles and glue, … Continue reading →

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Just a week ago. . .

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Ok – I think I’m closing in on my Mardi Gras posts for the year. I feel compelled to share at least a little more – there are so many beautiful photos!  I hope that everyone following this blog who … Continue reading →

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Two more reasons to love Mardi Gras

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

A miniature parade and a dog parade! I’ve been going to Barkus for years –  it requires me to overcome my Sunday homebody inertia and jump on my bike to ride to the French Quarter, but it’s always worth it.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday Buzzard Surprise

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

This happens every year so it shouldn’t be a surprise – but it snuck up on me!  I heard music outside – Mardi Gras Mambo, to be specific – and then I remembered – it’s time for the Jefferson City … Continue reading →

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Life’s good in April these days . . .

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

It’s festival time.  So this post could be titled, “Why we’re still never getting anything done around here part three”. We continued the celebrating on Saturday with the Freret Street Festival.  What a gorgeous day to be out on our … Continue reading →

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