Happy Carnival 2007

Well, its that time of year again. Carnival season is upon us in New Orleans, and you can feel the energy in the air. It always feels good when Mardi Gras rolls around each year. And this year, a year and a half post-K, it will mark another mile along the road to recovery. I’m happy to report that the city is looking really good. For the past two weeks, cleanup crews have been out, potholes have been filled in, parade stands are up along St. Charles… New Orleans is ready.

One of the things that many people aren’t aware of about Mardi Gras is that it really is a very family friendly event. You wouldn’t know it from the shots from Bourbon St., but the parades along St. Charles for the next two weeks are really celebrations of culture and community for New Orleanians.

I am especially excited to report that I’ll be riding in a Mardi Gras parade for the first time. Some of my wife’s family and I will be riding in the Bacchus parade on Sunday Feb 18th. If you’re in New Orleans, look for me on the “Whale” float, I’ll be pelting beads at anyone yelling “thow me something Mister Voodoo.”

Happy Carnival to all our friends, family and readers. If you can’t make it to New Orleans, we’ll be thinking about you these next two weeks.