Fat Tuesday
Join Cajun Chef Ryan covering New Orleans and me in Mobile for this Mardi Gras Series
Mardi Gras Day
"Throw me something Mister!" |
Celebrations begin early on Mardi Gras day. Downtown, the long parade organized by the Order of Athena rolls first, followed by the Comic Cowboys, founded in 1884. The evening ends with a spectacular night parade of illuminated floats decorated to a theme chosen by the Order of Myths. Each parade follows a defined route so that viewers can plan attendance along particular streets or balconies.
Some parades are long and circular so that viewers can walk to a second viewing spot and catch more throws, as the floats circle back. It allows more time to see performances as well.
Marshalls for Order of Athena |
10:30 am Order of Athena Parade
12:30 pm Knights of Revelry Parade
1:00 pm King Felix III Parade
1:30 pm Comic Cowboys Parade
2:00 pm Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association
6:30 pm Order of Myths Parade
Numerous smaller parades and walking clubs also parade around the city.
Scenery for the 2010 Queen's Luncheon |
Setting the Queen's Table with china |
View of the main table and guest's tables |
Seafood Gumbo |
Red Beans over Rice |
More about this series:
- Joining me in this endeavor is Cajun Chef Ryan ~ see more from this series: his Welcome to Mardi Gras 2010 / an awesome King Cake recipe / a parade tradition and fun post on Sloppy Joe’s with Sweet Potato Fries / see a little Paris in New Orleans & his Eggs Florentine Omelet / his New Orleans Roast Beef Poboy / the soul of New Orleans & his Chicken, Sausage, Shrimp Gumbo / read his post on Mardi Gras & Super Bowl Champs
- My previous recipes & posts in this series: Learn about street foods & how we ham-it-up and serve my Cajun Ham / my Gulf Coast Seafood Gumbo / Roast Beef Sandwiches dripping with mouth-watering gravy / Eggs Creole, a brunch casserole perfect for guest / Shrimp & Grits - 2 recipes / My take on bouillabaisse and always a crowd pleaser / Duck & Sausage Gumbo / Mardi Gras Pick-Me-Ups / Cajun Pastalaya / Mardi Gras Shrimp Mold / Marinated Shrimp & Mushrooms
- Learn more about Mardi Gras in Mobile at Mobile Bay
- Historical timetable from Mardi Gras Digest
Happy Mardi Gras! Looks like you're having a ball!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun. I wish I was there!! I have learned a lot about Mardi Gras from your blog. Thanks, Drick!
ReplyDeleteThis has been a great series. Enjoy yourself and relax!
ReplyDeleteHey hey mister, throw me smoething! What a wonderful way to cap this series off Drick! Thank you so much for inviting me to join you in celebrating this amazing tradition that you and I have grown to love.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mardi Gras!
CCR
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How fun! Happy Mardi Gras!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mardi Gras!!! Daniel and I have enjoyed reading your series so much, even though we have barely had a chance to say so! Have a blast!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous, party hardy my friend, would love to be there with all of you! Thanks for a wonderful journey of fabulous foods and traditions that have been past along brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteSo that's what you do! Other than running your own Creole lunch spot, this is the perfect thing!! Happy happy Mardi Gras!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the Mardi Gras celebrations, posts, and wonderful food you have shared. Have a blast on Fat Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mardi Gras! I really have to make an effort to go to a Mardi Gras event.
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