mardi gras 2011
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REX DUKE™, THE WORLD’S FIRST AND FOREMOST PARADE CRITIC, SAVORS THE FINAL WEEK OF CARNIVAL.
arnival marches toward its Fat Tuesday pinnacle with more parades full of kings, queens, floats, flambeaux, marching bands and honored guests. Below are my parade previews for the remaining parades with information on themes, routes, royalty and more. Rex Duke bids you to join him to cheer on bands, laugh at the satire, take in the pageantry, pocket a doubloon and toast our cultural marvel.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 DRUIDS 6:30PM
The ever-mysterious Druids uphold the Carnival tradition of krewe secrecy. The name of the Archdruid is never revealed, and the theme is announced at parade time. The krewe’s themes are marked by its distinctive wry wit.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 BABYLON 5:45PM
Location: Uptown Theme: Announced day of parade Floats: 20 King Sargon: Secret Queen: Courtney Elizabeth Atchley Throws: Jester beads, light-up Babylon streetcar, jester hat, light-up medallion necklaces, soft baseballs, lighted tambourines Although the theme isn’t announced until the PAGE 20
The Southern University Marching Band parades at Mardi Gras. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER
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Location: Uptown Theme: Announced day of parade Floats: 18 Archdruid: Secret Throws: Cups, doubloons, medallion beads
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