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Newsletter

22
Aug
Birthdays in New Orleans

Birthdays in New Orleans

New Orleans has a gift for celebrating – so it's an amazing place to have a birthday and celebrate
5 min read
01
Jul
How I grew my hair back

How I grew my hair back

My hair is "fine" in diameter, but I've always had plenty of it. Like so many
8 min read
04
Jun
Living in History

Living in History

I was born in Washington D.C., our nation's capital – a place rich with history architecture, and artifacts.
5 min read
19
May
Black Masking Indians (AKA Mardi Gras Indians) Explained

Black Masking Indians (AKA Mardi Gras Indians) Explained

Every year the Black Masking Indians take to the streets to show off magnificent handcrafted suits weighing up to 150 pounds and costing thousands of dollars and hours to create.
6 min read
29
Apr
Bunnies, Bonnets, and Parades – Oh My!

Bunnies, Bonnets, and Parades – Oh My!

Easter is about rebirth and New Orleans loves a comeback. At least as splendid as a day full of parades
3 min read
03
Apr
Who pays for Mardi Gras?

Who pays for Mardi Gras?

It's the biggest "free" party in the world – and one of the most profoundly misunderstood parts
4 min read
10
Mar
What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?

What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?

Confessions of a New Orleans Pussyfooter dancer
4 min read
02
Mar
It's Carnival Time!

It's Carnival Time!

Mardi Gras from the Inside
2 min read