Proteus parade

At 5:15 Monday, or Lundi in french, the Proteus Parade stepped off in New Orleans.

Proteus is the Second oldest Parade at New Orleans Mardi Gras. Founded in 1882.

Masked revelers on horseback
The King of the Krewe

The Mythical Proteus is the son of Poseidon in the Olympian theology

Throw me something!!

These are Flambeau

In the old days-- before electricity, they lit the way for the parade.

People throw them money for lighting the way

The Sun was going down... there was a small break and then the Orpheus Parade took the same route. -- pics to come!!

MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras Holiday begins (actually it began on 3 Kings Day. but this is our 5 day weekend to "Celebrate")

first up, The Spanish Town Parade in Baton Rouge

I don't really know why the flamingo is the mascot but you see them EVERYWHERE in Spanishtown... a downtown neighborhood in Baton Rouge

This Year's Theme:

In Keeping with the Theme..

As you can see, this parade is more irreverant

and includes everyone!

Those are SOME Beads

Throw me Something MISTER!!

This is one way to get lots of beads!!

It's all just Monoply Money!!

Lisa- Letting loose.

Mary-Tyler and John

Lots of People wear Costumes.. this was one of the best.

I liked this flamingo on his hat!!

The Aftermath...

Broadway Bears

BROADWAY BEARS XII

The Costume Shop at LSU dressed this Bear-

Cleo/Kira from Xanadu

Ginger and I in NYC for the Auction.

Isn't she Cute??

Here is Kerry Butler talking about the Bear-

She played the roll on Broadway.

She sold for $2900!

We were so proud.
$151,000 made that night for a good cause.

Mardi Gras Begins

The Krewe of Jupiter Parade

Saturday Eve in Baton Rouge...

and So the Fun Begins!!

Hey Mister, Throw me something!!

Lisa, Mary Tyler and Me

My Booty!


Even Clara is getting into the spirit.

It Wouldn't be Mardi Gras without a
King Cake

mmmm...A Mardi Gras Tradition.