Friday, February 19, 2010

Saints Victory Parade


The Saints Victory Parade was one not to be missed. Only if it was to say that I was there! Following a descisive victory in the Superbowl,after 43 years of "maybe next year", the Saints finally won!! Hence the huge crowd for the first everrr Victory Parade.






















































































































Mardi Gras Balls


Before all the parades and revelry in the streets, there has to be pomp and circumstance. The following are bits and pieces of said formal ceremonies from different krewes in the city...

The Krewe of Carrollton Royal Court





Queen of Iris










The Captain of Iris makes her grande entrance...






The Royal Court of Hermes




Queen and King of Hermes










The Queen of Hermes debuts...



























The King at his throne...








All hail King Hermes!




































Retiring of last years Sceptor






































Queen and King Centurian













The Grand March













Arrival of the King of Centurions












































Mardi Gras 2024

Every year for Mardi Gras, we head down to the French Quarter in the morning for coffee and beignets at Cafe' du Monde, then to the squa...