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Mardi Gras: Parades
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Mardi Gras would not be possible without the many Krewes which hold lavish balls and parades. A Krewe is an organization that is usually private and by invitation only, although some are now more open to public membership. All of the Krewes will hold "Balls" (private parties), and many will ... have a parade. It is at the parades where the public gets involved.
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During and after the parade, Orion hosts its signature evening event, Masquerade, Baton Rouge’s only indoor, traditional style Mardi Gras parade and extravaganza. For 2008, the evening begins with the music and entertainment of Vince Vance and the Valiants. This high-energy musical revue has thrilled audiences of all ages from coast-to-coast with their unforgettable brand of music. And don’t forget those vivacious, voluptuous vixens of rock n’ roll...the valuable, yet vulnerable, Valiantettes - Vixie, Violet and Velicity!
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The capitaine maintains control over the Mardi Gras. He issues instructions to the riders as they assemble early in the morning and then leads them on their run. When they arrive at a farm house, he obtains permission to enter private property, after which the riders may charge toward the house, where the Mardi Gras sing, dance, and beg until the owner offers them an ingredient for a gumbo. Often, the owner will throw a live chicken into the air that the Mardi Gras will chase, like football players trying to recover a fumble. By mid to late afternoon, the courir returns to town and parades down the main street on the way to the location where the evening gumbo will be prepared. [6]
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There are many traditions and customs accompanying Mardi Gras and carnival season. One of these is the custom of throws. Many hours are spent on the production of beads and trinkets to be given away at the parade. Some throws are unique such as doubloons. Throwing doubloons was introduced in 1960 by Rex. Since then collecting them has become a major hobby.
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Kids don't belong in the French Quarter or on Canal Street during Mardi Gras. So take the family to St. Charles Avenue between First Street and Napoleon Avenue. Here the parade goers are all families. Many bring their ladders, with kiddie seats attached to the top. The atmosphere is good, clean family fun.
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A rider in the Crescent City truck parade dances on her float is it rolls down St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans on Mardi Gras day Tuesday, February 4, 2008. Approximately 1,700 riders on 50 trucks rolled through New Orleans. Each truck had its own theme and competes for positions in next year's parade.
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