Zulu Parade 2

Tavo still talks about this parade and the throws he received. A woman walked up to him and handed him a coconut (coconuts are the most sought after Zulu parade throw). Magdalena got tons of stuffed animals and a toy sword, which we passed on to her brother. And they both got lollipops from guys on horses. Tio Jason (who is living with us) helped out with the kids. But we didn't last the whole parade...and Nena fell asleep on the walk back home.

Zulu Parade, Mardi Gras Day

The Zulu parade is another favorite of ours. We dressed the kids up (you get more use out of Halloween costumes if you live in New Orleans!) and headed down the street to catch the parade. On our way, we passed by an annual street party on St. Claude and saw some cool costumes. We found a nice spot to watch the parade from, and enjoyed the festive atmosphere until the parade started.

Lundi Gras

We spent Lundi Gras at the river front, where there is a free festival with music and food. It was a gorgeous winter day, and so pleasant to sit in the grass and listen to good music. Riding our bikes through the Quarter was fun too, all kinds of people were out and about and street musicians were at every corner.

Les Enfants du Nod

We went with Claudia and Benicio to a children's Mardi Gras parade in the Marigny. The kids dress up in costumes and they get to throw beads for a change. Tavo looks like he had one too many tequilas.

Krewe de Babylon

Here we are at another parade. Most of the parades are close enough from where we live that we can either walk or ride our bikes. Nino and I learned that it is a little tricky to hold a child while floats are passing....you just have one hand free to catch things and/or block the flying beads from hitting the kids.