luce321

Mardi Gras is an awesome experience, especially for someone who has never seen it. I have been in New Orleans since I was a very small child and I have always loved Mardi Gras. When I was a kid, the marching clubs would parade at the corner of my home and we would jump up from the breakfast table and run down to the corner and watch the clubs pass and of course catch some beads and trinkets. But that was a long time ago, fast forward to today.

People wear costumes and a mask and they have a great time. Some bring their food, tables and chairs and camp out on the neutral ground. They camp out all night in order to get a good place to setup and watch the fun. The maskers on the floats in the parade throw all kinds of things, beads, toys and trinkets. They actually throw so much that there is so much left on the ground after the revelry is over that a lot of it winds up in the trees. I love the floats, but I really enjoy all the school bands, it is so festive. I know you all will have a great time during your stay and your daughter will really enjoy marching and seeing all the people. It will be something she will always remember. I don't know where you will be viewing the parade, but be sure to find a "Cafe du mode". The coffee and donuts are so tasty.

Have a great time while you are here and be safe.

Lucy