The Votes are in for Best Float watchers Parade and best Band of 2009! and The winners are.... ~ MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Voting Closed for the Best Float watchers Parade of 2009!
Check back March 13, 2009 for the results. Everybody has an opinion and it is time you let yours be heard. We want to know which parade you think had the best floats for 2009. We see many parades here at MardiGrasParadeSchedule.com and want to know who you think did the best job. This also gives you an opportunity to let the Krewes know which ones did great. We are also taking votes for who you thought was the best band as well. These groups work hard and let's let them know we appriciate everything they do. 10 lucky voters will receive a MardiGrasParadeSchedule.com T-shirt.
HAPPY MARDI GRAS - PARADES FOR TODAY!
Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Krewe of Rex, Krewe of Argus, Krewe of Grela, Krewe of BES, Krewe of Lions, Krewe of Covington Krewe of Houmas and more... Truck parades include Krewe of Elks Orleans, Krewe of Crescent City, Krewe of Jefferson, Krewe of Elks Jefferson and more... - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Rex and his Queen Announced
Thomas D. Westfeldt, II, President of Westfeldt Brothers, Inc., a coffee-importing firm based in New Orleans, will reign as Rex, King of Carnival. The Queen of Carnival is Miss Amelie Munro Brown, who is a History of Art major at Vanderbilt University, where she is on the Dean's list. - REXORGANIZATION.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Monday, February 23, 2009
Krewe of Proteus, Krewe of Orpheus, Krewe of Zeus, Krewe of Cleopatra set to roll on Lundi Gras - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
The 2009 Lundi Gras Festival held at Woldenberg Park in New Orleans, LA.
The 17th Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival will take place on Monday, Februrary 23, 2009 in Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River in the French Quarter. Be a part of the Zulu’s 100 year celebration with a premier event, the 2009 Lundi Gras Festival held at Woldenberg Park in New Orleans, LA. Witness the arrival of the Zulu King and Queen by U.S. Coast Guard Cutter along with his entourage at 5:00pm and King Zulu meets King Rex at 6:00pm. - LUNDIGRASFESTIVAL.COM
City of Gretna Lundi Gras Celebration
The City of Gretna, Louisiana And The Gretna Economic Development AssociationPresents its Annual Lundi Gras Celebration Monday, February 23, 2009 5:30 PM - 10:30 pm 4th Street at Huey P. Long Join us on the eve of Mardi Gras for a family celebration of Carnival at the Gretna Market in historic downtown Gretna. Meet Gretna Royalty! Live Music 5:30 - 7:00 pm Benny Grunch & The Bunch 7:15 - 9:00 pm THE WISEGUYS 9:15 - 10:30 pm Tab Benoit with Louisiana's Leroux Concessions available Free Admission - GRETNALA.COM
Lundi Gras Festivities in Kenner, LA
Come celebrate Lundi Gras in Kenner's Rivertown. The meeting of the Courts of Zulu & Argus. Free Live music featuring Art Ryder, Rebirth Brass Band, The Batiste Brothers. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Live Music, Crafts, Food & Fun! - RIVERTOWNKENNER.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Sunday, February 22, 2009
Krewe of Okeanos, Krewe of Mid-City, Krewe of Thoth, Krewe of Bacchus, Corps de Napoleon, and more set to roll - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Saturday, February 21, 2009
Krewe of Iris, Krewe of Tucks, Krewe of Endymion, Krewe of Isis, Krewe of NOMTOC, and more set to roll - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Friday, February 20, 2009
Knights of Hermes, Le Krewe d'Etat, Krewe of Morpheuss, Krewe of Selene, The ORIGINAL Krewe of Orpheus to roll - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
French Quarter parking restrictions
Effective 6:00 P.M. on Friday, February 20th, 2009, the central portion of the French Quarter will become a “NO PARKING ZONE.” This restriction will remain in effect for 24-hours per day until midnight, Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, February 24th, 2009. - WWLTV.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Thursday, February 19, 2009
Knights of Babylon, Krewe of Muses, Knights of Chaos, Krewe of Thor to roll - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Mystic Krewe of Druids start time changed to 5:45 pm - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Krewe of Thor postpones parade from Wednesday to Thursday
Jefferson Parish councilman Tom Capella confirms the krewe's decision to postpone its parade, apparently because of the threat of rain and possibly severe weather on Wednesday. - WWLTV.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Sunday, February 15, 2009
Krewe of Carrollton, Krewe of King Arthur, Mystic Krewe of Barkus, Krewe of Centurions, Krewe of Rhea, Krewe of Alla, and more set to roll today - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Mardi Gras Parades for Saturday, February 14, 2009
Krewe of Pontchartrain, Mystic Krewe of Shangri-LA, Knights of Sparta, Krewe of Pegasus, Krewe of Choctaw, Mystic Knights of Adonis, Krewe of Caesar and more set to roll today - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Parade Pictures for Friday, February 13, 2009
Parade Pictures of the following Krewes from 2/13/2009
Krewe of Oshun, Krewe of Pygmalion, Krewe of Atlas, Krewe of Excalibur
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Mardi Gras Parades for Friday, February 13, 2009
Krewe of Oshun, Krewe of Pygmalion, Krewe of Atlas, Krewe of Excalibur, Krewe of Cleopatra, Krewe of Eve, Mona Lisa & Moon Pie and Krewe of Hercules set to roll tonight - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Jefferson City Buzzards and The Phunny Phorty Phellows Meeting of the Courts
Pictures from The annual meeting of the Courts between the Phunny Phorty Phellows and The Jefferson City Buzzards at Frankie & Johnny's Restaurant and Lounge Uptown, New Orleans - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Krewe of Choctaw River Parade Pictures
Pictures from the Krewe of Choctaw Annual River Parade aboard the Steamboat Natchez. - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.COM
Mencia Out, Joan Rivers In for Orpheus
Instead of Mencia, another tart-tongued comic will ride. Joan Rivers, who has become famous for unleashing catty remarks about celebrities' outfits as they stride down red carpets toward awards shows will join the celebrities in the parade - NOLA.com
Jim Belushi, Bryan Batt and others to reign as celebrity Monarchs for the Krewe of Orpheus in 2009 The Krewe of Orpheus has amazed parade goers since 1993, Parading on Lundi Gras, February 23, 2009, Orpheus exploded as the largest new Krewe in the past 30 years. Since that first ride, Orpheus has been one of the most eagerly anticipated Mardi Gras parade of the season. Past monarchs for Orpheus include Whoopi Goldberg, Glenn Close, Stevie Wonder, Toby Keith, Laurence Fishburn, Dan Ackroyd, Little Richard, Delta Burke, Travis Tritt and James Brown. - NOLA.com
Mardi Gras in Cajun Country
Mardi Gras is such an iconic New Orleans festival that it’s easy to forget the holiday is a celebration throughout Louisiana. In the heart of Acadiana, an eight-parish region in southwest Louisiana, Mardi Gras is not about extravagant parades, colorful beads and flamboyant costumes. Cajuns have their own traditions that are less familiar but just as entertaining as New Orleans’ festivities. - AJC.com
Val Kilmer to reign as Bacchus XLI
Mardi Gras Top Secret is out. Val Kilmer has been announced as Bacchus XLI. He has appeared in classic films like Top Secret, Real Genius, Batman Forever, Tombstone and The Doors. Bacchus parades February 22, 2009 - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
The Mystick Krewe of Shangri-LA announce 2009 Grand Marshal for their French Quarter Stroll.
The Mystick Krewe of Shangri-LA announced Community Activists Murray & Gerri Valene as their 2009 Grand Marshall for their Stroll through the French Quarter. Angela Hill (2008 Grand Marshal & WWL TV) will also be a VIP rider Saturday, February 14, 2009 starting at 2:00pm - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
The Order of Myths released on DVD Today
Nominated for two spirit awards, Best Documentary & The Lacoste Truer Than Fiction Award, Filmmaker Margaret Brown escorts us into the parallel hearts of Mobile's two carnivals. With unprecedented access, she traces the exotic world of secret mystic societies and centuries-old traditions. - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
Jefferson Parish to Honor Jefferson Heroes during Family Gras 2009
Jefferson Parish officials announced today the opening of nominations for the first annual Jefferson Heroes Awards. The Jefferson Heroes will be honored during Family Gras, Feb. 13-15. The weekend will culminate with the Jefferson Heroes riding as special guests of the Krewe of Centurions Feb. 15. - NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.com
Carnival doubloon fever spikes anew
Before you throw out or recycle last year's Carnival throws, you might want to take a second look at those doubloons. A parade mainstay since the Rex organization introduced it in 1960, the common aluminum doubloon has become increasingly valuable to collectors in recent years, particularly as Carnival organizations are making and throwing fewer of them. - NOLA.com
A Cleaner Carnival
The city of New Orleans is working towards a cleaner Mardi Gras. For a long time, the success of the pre-Lent celebration was measured by the amount of beads, alcohol and food-related trash collected from the city streets. - EMAGAZINE.com
"From Tramps to Kings: 100 Years of Zulu," a new exhibit opening Friday at the Presbytère
Walk into "From Tramps to Kings: 100 Years of Zulu," a new exhibit opening Friday at the Louisiana State Museum's Presbytère, and the first thing you will see — alongside several familiar 10-foot tribal parade figures, towering even without their floats — is one of the finest Mardi Gras gowns ever made. - BESTOFNEWORLEANS.com
Krewe of Gladiators in St. Bernard cancelled
One day after the official kickoff to the 2009 Carnival season, Eyewitness News has learned that a suburban St. Bernard krewe has canceled its parade for the year, citing the downturn in the economy. - WWLTV.com
Phunny Phorty Phellows Herald the Arrival of 2009 Carnival Season
It's January 6 and that means only one thing, the start of the Mardi Gras season. The Phunny Phorty Phellows again Officially Herald it's arrival and this year will be paying special tribute to the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure club which is celebrating it's 100 anniversary. - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
Tickets to the City of New Orleans Grandstands on Sale, January 6, 2009 at 10:00 am
Tickets for the grandstands go on sale January 6 at 10:00am. Parades that will be available include, Endymion, Bacchus, Mid-City, Thoth, Iris, Tucks, Okeanos, Rex, Zulu and more. - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
Soledad O'Brien to ride as "Mrs. Big Stuff" in Zulu
CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien will join local New Orleans attorney Stephen Rue as 'Mr. and Mrs. Big Stuff' in the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club's 2009 Mardi Gras Parade. Zulu will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary of parading - NOLA.com
Krewe Of Aquila Cancels 2009 Parade
The 33-year-old Krewe of Aquila has canceled its 2009 parade in Metairie, a Jefferson Parish official said Monday. - WDSU.com
Tickets for Stands on Sale Today!
Tickets to the Intercontinental Hotel Stands go on sale Friday, December 5, 2008 (9:20am CST). Parades that will be available include, Endymion, Bacchus, Mid-City, Thoth, Iris, Tucks, Okeanos and more. - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
Endymion announces 2009 Grand Marshal
Kid Rock has been announced as the 2009 Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Endymion. Kid Rock is known for his over-the-top persona and his ability to mix rap with rock, blues and country music. - MARDIGRASPARADESCHEDULE.com
Former Zulu queen picked for White House post
Desiree Rogers, a former New Orleans Zulu queen and daughter of a former city councilman, was named incoming White House social secretary on Monday by President-elect Barrack Obama. - NOLA.com
Carnival garb: before the sequins, the sketches
Before they select their first silks and satins, crystals and sequins, the designers who dream up some of Carnival's most opulent gowns and glittery costumes pick up a pencil and start to sketch. - KATC.com
Pericles cancels Mardi Gras event
The krewe's new president, Lisa Funk, says they have about 80 members on the roster but not all have paid their $375 annual membership dues. She says the carnival cancellations, at this time, are only temporary while the club undergoes reorganization. - KATC.com
Shangri-La says it won't parade in 2009
The Mystic Krewe of Shangri-La has announced that it will not parade in 2009 for economic reasons. It usually parades along the traditional Uptown route on the opening weekend of the Carnival season. Last year the parade included 17 floats, 17 local bands and other marching groups. - NOLA.com
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