Yes, it’s Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday! " Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler. " Mme. Slack * would be so proud! “Let the good times roll!”
Growing up with a parochial school
background, there was no talk of Mardi Gras. As SMFs, we were being prepared
for Lent, Ash Wednesday, repentance and the upcoming Easter season.
Mardi Gras and New Orleans is a great
place to celebrate the diversity of a multi-cultural and historic city. On this
day, everyone gets to sing, dance and eat foods that represent their mixed
culture. Creativity abounds with the Krewes, costumes and floats. About six
months of preparation is needed to prepare for the parade. Since a little
razzle-dazzle doesn’t hurt, a ‘LOT of RAZZLE-DAZZLE’ must be better! It’s at
least a lot of fun! Even the food and costumes are the same colors! How fun is
that!
The birthplace to Jazz and Zydeco
must be doing something right! Let the music and gumbo flow…jambalaya too!
Watch out for that hot sauce! Let the carnival begin!
Have fun with the websites below:
live parade web cams, info and food.
Enjoy!
Cathy
Satchmo, What a Wonderful World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VCwBzGdPM
Satchmo, When You’re Smilin’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOH_mioL3TU&feature=related
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