It takes place once a year and has been called the greatest street party on earth. It draws people from every corner of the country and encompasses a variety of party thrill seekers from every age, financial and social bracket. It’s the best all-time bash known as Mardi Gras and it’s something every person should experience at least once in their lifetime.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans has been called the greatest street party on earth and perhaps it is. But like any gathering involving thousands of people drinking and carrying on, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that you “take it easy” in “The Big Easy….”Continue reading →
NAWLINS!!!! The mere mention of the Crescent City brings to mind visions of baubles, beads and decedent parties. Here’s a video that, in our opinion, truly captures the spirit, flavor and essence of Mardi Gras and that great street they call Bourbon. Over an appropriately fitting track “Queen of New Orleans” by Jon Bon Jovi, this video is a staff favorite.
Writing about the French Quarter has turned out to be a difficult and confusing task. My mind spins and twirls with facts, history, myths, legends, ghosts, tours, food and more. There is a plethora of architecture to enchant the mind and leave the soul spellbound. Do I start on the atmosphere and smell of the Quarter which is unlike any location I have ever experienced or talk about the wall to wall of ladies, young and old that are everywhere having a good time.
