Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Charlie — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:16:39 GMT

I'm sorry, but On "Fat Tuesday" in Louisiana......absolutely nothing else in the world matters. If you don't believe me, next year go to New Orleans the weekend before Fat Tuesday in 2009 and stay until that Wednesday after Fat Tuesday. I already know that you will say that "I was right". Oh yea, you will go again. HAPPY MARDI GRAS

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Yvonne, Graham, NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:26:00 GMT

I have been there for Mardi Gras and loved it. I have such joyous memories. Wish I could return one day for the entire month prior to Fat Tuesday....

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

SUSAN CHRISTENSEN LAS VEGAS, NV — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:47:08 GMT

A CHARMING VIEW OF MARDI GRAS THAT ONE ORDINARILY DOESN'T HEAR ABOUT.

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

M Amick, Kansas City MO — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:01:16 GMT

Gumbo, crawdads and throw in a dose of murder too. Yeah, I want to go to the murder capital of the U.S. and walk in the streets with a bunch of half drunk freaks. I had a better chance of survival while serving on active duty in Afghanistan. At least there I had a weapon and body armor. 161 murders in 2006, 2009 in 2007, what a score. If they aren't careful down there, the government might have to send the Army back in to keep the peace since the city or state refuses to do the job.

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Brandon, NOLA — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:49:03 GMT

I'm a local and its nice to see an accurate portrayal of Mardi Gras where the focus isn't on the lewd actions of out of towners. I find it quite ironic that its the tourists who commit the acts they condemn once they leave our city. Let the drinks flow and the music play; New Orleans and Mardi Gras are here to stay!

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

c.m. husing — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:08:29 GMT

As I stood in the middle of St. Charles Ave this morning, with the sun shinning and surrounded by happy people of all kinds, it occured to me that life doesn't get better than this. Different maybe, but not better. Being kind, being with family and friends, being happy!!! It was a great day!!!

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mykle Evans — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:17:33 GMT

i am sorry to have missed mardi gras this year, i have made it 14 years however and i know it was warm,humid, with friendly scantily clad people, music in the air, probably too much alcohol, and a general feeling of Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez. it's good to see new orleans getting back on her feet. like the phoenix from ashes. i'll make it next year, and i'll bring my friends and my gold card. Mykle, Tennessee

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

jerry lambeth — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:42:51 GMT

Fat Tuesday sounds like Sin Tuesday. Mardi Graus promotes sin on Tuesday and Ash Wednesday calls for saintliness. The transition is not quite so easy as turning a leaf on the calendar.
Christianity is a new life in Christ, abundant and free. "All things pass away, and all things become new," said the Apostle Paul.

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

joycelyn cole — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:08:25 GMT

Good description of what Mardi Gras is really like.

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Irma, New Orleans, LA — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:26:31 GMT

Well put! Unfortunately I am home sick & not out celebrating. :(

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Holly Rockwell-Celerier — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:48:56 GMT

Yes indeed, Mardi Gras is for everyone. Local parades, that do not show up on TV but are the best of all, have kids in wagons or little floats. The only time we go to Bourbon St. is to see the police and street cleaner's parade at midnight, (EVERYBODY has a parade here).
The feeling of love and happiness had been building for days and it just grabbed you in its great arms during the day. Everyone from baby to grannie was calling out Happy Mardi Gras, and there wasn't a grouchy face in the parade.
He is right, ignore what you see on TV and come to visit us yourselves. We are still rebuilding our city but we love company and we're friendly!
But oh my sore feet from marching so far.. (two parades in one day!), and I couldn't be happier.

Super Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Brenda Ramirez — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:30:27 GMT

Thanks for getting the story striaght. When people think of New Orleans Mardi Gras they assume that we are a city like Sodom & Gomorrah. But there are mostly family celebrations, barbeques, crawfish boils. It was a beautiful day yesterday... thanks for a moral depiction...