Mardi Gras Celebration - A Time to Party in New Orleans!
Posted: Monday, February 15, 2010
by Dianna Smith
It's that time of year again when the phrase "Throw me something, Mister" becomes the most popular one around for young and old alike. The season of Mardi Gras is upon us and the streets are filled with parades and costumes. The thrill and excitement of this time of year is catching just like spring fever.
King cake and beads, masks and music - the party is on and the south knows how to celebrate Mardi Gras. The festivities are just a part of the Mardi Gras celebration. Cooking is one of the major parts as well. If you like gumbo, ‘crawfish' (mudbugs) and beignets you are in for a treat. The huge iron pots are on the fire and anticipation is high.
The dress is another aspect of the Mardi Gras celebration that will be whatever inspiration hits you. There are no particular rules as to what you wear. Anything and everything goes. From clowns to royalty, the sky is the limit when you are figuring out what to wear for your celebration of Mardi Gras.
All festivities lead up to Fat Tuesday, the final day of carnival. The traditional reasoning for Fat Tuesday originates with the Catholics. This is the last day of feasting as Lent is forthcoming for those of Catholic faith. But while the party is in full swing, the times to be had are as unique as each float in the parades.
There are those who drive for many miles to come to Mardi Gras. A regular event, this is the party most people spend the year waiting for and often vacation time is planned around this spectacular celebration. The motels and hotels are booked and Bourbon Street is alive with the residents and tourists.
More often than not, when the sun goes down the parties really swing into full force. If you are planning a visit to New Orleans, this is an adventure you will not soon forget. With the festival comes the chance to experience an all around good time.
Grab your friends or your family or both and come to the city that knows how to enjoy life. Experience the Flambeau Court with vendors that know how to throw a cookout. Try gator-on-a-stick and muffulettas. Take home a souvenir from the Art Market. Arts and crafts are always available during the festivities.
Food that is new to you, a party atmosphere like none you have ever seen and the collection of throws you will have at the end of the parade can make your Mardi Gras celebration an annual event. All you have to do is find out the starting time for the event each year, make your reservations in advance and enjoy the party. Head south and you will definitely be back next year.
Dianna Yvonne Smith is a Cajun cooking enthusiast. Find out why New Orleans during Mardi Gras is the place to be! Visit http://www.Cooking-New-Orleans-Style.com for more information about the Mardi Gras Celebration and free Cajun recipes.
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