Comments on: Greatest Free Show On Earth – New Orleans Mardi Gras

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:29:04 +0000

In reply to Carole Terwilliger Meyers. Carole, we certainly hope you make it there for this over-the-top festival.

By: Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Carole Terwilliger Meyers — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 21:53:44 +0000

I would love to attend the Mardi Gras in New Orleans that you describe. I’ve been to the one in Lake Charles, which is more family-oriented, but still need to experience the big kahuna.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 01:06:15 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Fluhr. How much fun she must be having these days. We have to admit we are a little jealous.

By: Suzanne Fluhr

Suzanne Fluhr — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:32:18 +0000

I have a high school friend who moved to New Orleans several years ago. Judging by her Facebook posts, she is completely into the NOLA Mardi Gras scene, including attending some Krewe balls, in costume of course. If it can capture a Philly girl, the Mardi Gras spirit must be infectious.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:47:49 +0000

In reply to Carol Colborn. That sounds like a fun event. I'm sure you saw an amazing amount of entertainment.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:46:13 +0000

In reply to Doreen Pendgracs. Doreen, that is an interesting question. I imagine someone could write a post about the connection.

By: Carol Colborn

Carol Colborn — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:48:09 +0000

Yes, Carnivals are usually days-long with many other important events like food marathons, balls, and coronations, etc. I was able to attend the parade of the Mazatlan Carnaval which is billed as the third (behind New Orleans and Rio) biggest carnival in the world.

By: Doreen Pendgracs

Doreen Pendgracs — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:46:53 +0000

I learned so much from your post, Jeff! I’ve been to NOLA before, but hadn’t previously heard of the Presbytère. I immediately thought it had a connection ton the Presbyterian religion we have here in Canada, but have read their site, I don’t think there is a connection. I was also surprised to learn that there are Capuchin monks! I’ve seen Capuchin monkeys in the tropics. Question is … were the monks named after the monkeys. Or were the monkeys named after the monks?