Mardi Gras 2011 was definitely a success. The crowds were large and everyone united together as one. What to expect on "Fat Tuesday?" Fat Tuesday is a holiday celebrated in New Orleans and area parishes. However, Mardi Gras is celebrated in Canada, Detroit, Galveston Island, St. Louis, Mobile, San Diego, and other cities and countries around the world. In the New Orleans area, there will be no school, government buildings will be closed , and if you are looking for that perfect outfit to wear, sorry the malls are closed too.
Traditionally, Mardi Gras is celebrated as a big outdoor picnic. Children are playing outside either throwing a ball, walking or grooving to the beat of music. The crowds are screaming as the floats pass by, "Throw Me Something Mister!" The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. You can become your wildest fantasy on this day!
Get Ready to Party New Orleans Style!
You probably have seen "Jester" as a figurine or stuff animal, and often wondered the meaning behind the action figure. Jester, according to dictionary.com, is a person who is given to witticisms, jokes and pranks or a professional fool or clown. Centuries ago, "Jester," were hired to tell jokes to the royalty for entertainment purposes.
If you are ever in the New Orleans area visit, Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. You can explore the magic, up close and personal as history unfolds right before your eyes. Since, 1947 Blaine Kern's Studios has become a part of Carnival.
Highlights of Mardi Gras 2011
Link to more Mardi Gras fun here.
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