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Chieko
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 9:54 pm
I have noticed in the past few years that many bars in our area have used this as a marketing tool. I have read that a Mardi Gras celebration can officially start any time after Jan. 6 which would be Epiphany. What is really bothering me this year is that several local nightspots are advertising Mardi Gras nights for Feb. 28th. For some reason this is really annoying me. It is like they have no concept of the tradition of this day (Fat Tuesday) and think it is fine to have a celebration after the beginning of Lent. Has anyone else noticed this happening and am I the only one that is annoyed?
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 11:58 pm
Why are you irritated? I would like to know when Fat Tuesday should start. I do not know all the rules of this tradition. I love going to New Orleans, but have not been able to be there for Mardi Gras. I do understand about tradition, but need to know the exact tradition before I can be sure of my comments. Thanks for your help.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 1:05 am
If Mardi Gras derives from the same source as the British Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), it is ALWAYS the day before Ash Wednesday (this year that's this Wed, the 25th). Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, a traditional time of fasting, and Shrove Tuesday is the day you eat up everything in your cupboards, so you have nothing hanging around for Lent.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 7:02 am
Yes, everyone "fattens up" before the time of atonement, fasting and preparation for the ressurection.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 9:46 am
Have any of you attended a Mardi Gras? I am interested in attending one within the next 5 years and so this seems like a good place to start my research. I know there are parades and throwing of colorful beads but that's about it. What other events take place? Do you have any thoughts to share? Suggestions?
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Chieko
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:19 am
Hi Depo I am irritated because by next weekend Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras---French for Fat Tuesday) or Shrove Tuesday will be past and Lent will have already started. I really don't care who keeps Lent or who wants to party all weedend I just don't want them calling it Mardi Gras after Ash Wednesday. Not a big deal by any means just a little pet peeve and why I asked if any one else was bothered by it. Probably just me.
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:23 am
I've been twice to New Orleans for the last major weekend of Mardi Gras. I recommend getting grandstand tickets for the big parades (The Baccus Parade and ....dang, my mind just went blank...maybe someone else will come along and help). Sitting in the grandstand, you can hear the parade announcer talk about the floats and (more importantly), you are raised off the ground and can catch a lot more beads. It sounds absurd, but catching beads from the floats is such fun. There are parades at all times of the day that last weekend. I wouldn't suggest going to the main part of the quarter at night, though, because it is wall-to-wall people and they are all under the age of 23. I'd hit the big parades in the grand stand seats, find some great places to eat, and be sure to see all parts of New Orleans while you are there. There is great shopping in the Quarter, historic parts of the city you can view, and swamp tours. It tends to be rainy during Mardi Gras time, so the swamp tour may not be a good idea, but I'd try. I know there will be native folks who can give you more details.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:26 am
I've always wanted to go to Mardi Gras. It always looks like alot of fun on tv.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:38 am
Growing up, my dad did business in New Orleans so he kept an apartment in the Quarter. My cousins lived there too. We would go to Mardi Gras every year. My folks in rode in the Baccus Parade. We have several friends who are Krews. We have Mardi Gras in Galveston also. In fact, the big parade and ball are today (we aren't going this year). Been many times to that too. If you are thinking of going and staying in the quarter, I would try to stay at a hotel right on the route where you can just go out on the balcony and watch or make reservations at a restaurant that has the balcony. And I would make those reservations at least a year in advance.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:30 am
Spy and Texannie, thanks for the info! Texannie, you made a reference to friends who are Krews. What is a "Krews"? I think we need to have a TVCH GT next year for Mardi Gras....how 'bout it TVCH Travel H...opps!, I mean, TVCH Travel Agent/Queen!
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:36 am
Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout South Louisiana, basically Catholic country, LOL. And I'm not a competitive person in general, but when it comes to catching beads I turn into a maniac! A friend of mine just called to see if I wanted to go to the Endymion Extravaganza in the Superdome tonight. The floats roll into the dome and you're bombarded with beads. I'm just sorry he called so late. Another great place to watch the parades in New Orleans is in the Warehouse District. Parades roll into the Convention Center on the River. The warehouse district is near there. Mocha, maybe we should plan a TVCH Mardi Gras one year in New Orleans????
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:38 am
Sounds like a great idea Ddr. You can be in charge.
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:42 am
Ddr...that is a great idea for a TVCH Madis Gras get together. I could definitely do that one. Even though I am in Louisiana, I have never been to Madis Gras...not even the one we have locally. Geesh, I need a life. 
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:46 am
Oh wow!!! That would be a great TVCH meeting!!! LOL Endymion! That is the other parade I couldn't come up with.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:59 am
Woohoo! What year do we want TVCH in New Orleans?
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 12:35 pm
Is 2005 too soon to consider? Or should we shoot for 2006? BTW, Ddr, I will be in New Orleans Memorial Day weekend. You got plans?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 12:38 pm
2005 is good for me.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 12:44 pm
2005 is good for me! I'll start researching now as we'd need to book this year. Spy, I'll check my calendar and see! WooHoo!
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 1:24 pm
Yay!!! Hmmm...TVCHers in New Orleans for Mardi Gras.....We're gonna need to setup a PayPal account for bail money. Maybe that will leave us enough time after Vegas to replenish the account 
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 1:57 pm
Or we can always video and sell "TVCH Girls Gone Wild" for profit.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 2:00 pm
Oh jeez.
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Hippyt
Member
09-10-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 2:21 pm
We have Mardi Gras in Galveston. I'm going tomorrow. My doggy,Lola,is walking in the pet parade. Photos will be happening!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 2:38 pm
Mardi Gras 2005 sounds excellent! Let's do this!! Yay! And Hippy, I look forward to seeing Lola in the pet parade...how cute!
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Ruiner
Member
08-31-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 2:41 pm
The closest I get to Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday at the neighborhood bar! We have a blast - lots of regulars - lots of fun - lots of jello shots... Last year the owner gave me a beautiful feather mask. This year, after the super bowl, she gave me a funky yellow feather boa for this year's party! Now I really have to go - my life's been threatened if we don't show... Now, just what does a girl wear that goes with a feather mask and yellow boa?!? ...waiting for Pamy to chime in...
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Colossus
Member
10-04-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 2:50 pm
How about a leather thong and Boots Thats what GrannyG is gonna wear for ME.!
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