The first will be on January 6, 2022, we'll be posting more soon and providing a link to the parade schedules as well. Of course with everything going on regarding the pandemic, arrangements for the celebrations are subject to change without notice.
But make sure you take precautions, be safe, and enjoy!
Want to announce the launch of the Online Fundraiser for Feed The Second Line, a nonprofit in New Orleans to help provide assistance to culture bearers like Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians and brass bands affected by Hurricane Ida.
It runs from Saturday October 16, 2021 through Sunday October 31, 2021. You'll be able to purchase personal and household items like hand soap, deodorant, lotion and much more and have them delivered to your door throughout the US.
Donations will be made to the organization from sales commissions through the online store. Please shop as often as you'd like and share the link with your family, friends and associates. The main link is https://www.avon.com/fundraiser/hurricaneidareliefnola
You can also share and visit the short link, it redirects to the main site: www.ftslfundraiser.com
Thank you in advance for your support.
Well folks it's that time again, it's Mardi Gras Day. Here's the last chance to get your party on since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. So do it pandemic style and social distance from home so the only mask you'll need is your Mardi Gras mask!
Hope you've enjoyed the posts, feel free to let me know in the comments below what you'd like to see covered here.
Thanks for visiting and stay tuned for more Mardi Gras, culture, traditions and history here throughout the year!
Unfortunately the pandemic has hit New Orleans extremely hard and lot of the people impacted are of color. Another project of the Krewe of Red Beans, a nonprofit organization, is called Feed The Second Line.
The second line refers to the folks who are the culture bearers, the people who make up the Black Mardi Gras experience like the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Baby Doll groups, musicians and other artists throughout New Orleans.
Since the pandemic has totally wrecked the Mardi Gras season for 2021 a lot of artists have had a difficult time with getting work. But New Orleans is the city that will hold it's own no matter what happens. So a project was created by the Krewe of Red Beans where anyone can arrange to hire an artist.
Parades are on hold this year but houses are being decorated with all sorts of theme for Mardi Gras. The Hire A Mardi Gras Artist utilizes crowd funding where you can go to their site and make a purchase or donate. They then use the funds to hire local laid off Mardi Gras workers, musicians and artists. Instead of parade floats they are contracted to transform houses into works of Mardi Gras creativity and unique beauty for all to see.
Check out https://hireamardigrasartist.com/ and help support the artists!
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There are several krewes, which what the different groups are called that run floats and provide entertainment for Mardi Gras parades, and one of the largest is called Bacchus. It's named for the god in Greek mythology of wine and vegetation.
Bacchus was the son of Zeus and was thought to show mortals how to make wine. The krewes all have their own themes and usually follow cultural and mythological icons.
This year due to the pandemic, Mardi Gras celebrations are still going on, just a lot quieter this year. The Krewe of Bacchus has an app which you can download for free to your phone to enjoy the Carnival season virtually. The Throw Me Something Bacchus! mobile app can be installed on Android at Google Play Store or on iPhone from Apple's App Store. You'll find fun stuff like virtual Mardi Gras throws, king cake, music and more for all ages.
So check it out and share. Thanks for visiting, have fun!
To get this Mardi Gras season started off right check out the Kermit Ruffins video below. Get into the swing of things with this song Do The Fat Tuesday From Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers Live from Basin Street Records.
The next few posts will cover apps and other virtual services for you to enjoy Mardi Gras 2021. Covid-19 is NOT gonna stop Mardi Gras, we just have to celebrate safely! Make sure to check out the post on how to enjoy Mardi Gras at home, just click here.
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* Lots of strands of beads in the Mardi Gras colors and any other color you like
* Decorations like confetti, banners or streamers
For drinks, you'll want to have the Hurricane. Food is usually typical New Orleans dishes like red beans and rice or dirty rice; or even a seafood gumbo. For sweets try pralines or a king cake.
As for music we have plenty of options for Mardi Gras and New Orleans tunes to get your Mardi Gras party rolling. Here's a link to a previous post to get your mojo going. Click here!
Remember you can go ahead and get your celebration started, Mardi Gras Day, February 16, 2021 is the LAST day of the season. After that it's Ash Wednesday, so get your party started NOW!
Any questions or if you want to share, comment below.
Thanks for stopping by, have fun!
Keep watching this blog for updates on virtual celebrations hosted by different Mardi Gras krewes as well as ideas for throwing your own Mardi Gras parties.
As they say in Louisiana “Laissez les bons temps rouler” which means “Let the good times roll.”
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This year has been a challenge for us all around the world. My condolences go out to all who have lost loved ones in the pandemic outbreak this year.
The Mardi Gras Girl Blog will continue to post information on Mardi Gras and keep readers up with changes in the schedule of parades. They won't be during the Carnival season as usual but possibly in May.
Although travel to New Orleans is something to look forward to in the near future, this blog will feature ways to bring the joy and festivity of Mardi Gras to your home.
Mardi Gras parties where masks and colored beads as well as traditional New Orleans cuisine can be prepared can be a way to have fun especially during a time when some fun is needed.
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