Bonus Article: Let The Good Times Roll!

A Mardt Gras Float at The Presbytere

     Nothing beats the fun and excitement of Mardi Gras.  From the alcohol related debauchery to the intricately decorated floats with masked men and women slinging colorful strands of beads, Mardi Gras has it all, and for the people of New Orleans, this isn't just a wild party, but it is an institution.

     Now if you cannot make it down during the two weeks of February when Mardi Gras completely consumes "The Big Easy", than head to The Presbytere where Mardi Gras is celebrated all year long.  This former home to the priests of St. Louis Cathedral, has been converted to a museum that focuses on Mardi Gras and everything that goes with it.  They have everything a novice or a regular to Mardi Gras could ever want.  You can see actual full size floats from the previous years festivities and beautiful costumes from the legendary Zulu Parade.  They also have exhibits featuring some of the most elegant gowns and jewelry that have been wore to the many balls that are thrown each year to commemorate this celebration.  They also have several incredible videos, displaying the previous years festivities.  They even have restrooms designed to look like Port-O-Potties.  The museum is essentially an amalgamation of colorful displays and cases upon cases of artifacts, which provided the visitor with both a historic context to these festivities and gives the viewer, a true sense of what this celebration is all about. 

     So if you miss the revelry of Mardi Gras, than head to The Presbytere and "let the good times roll!"

One of the colorful Mardi Gras costumes on display

A great video on The Presbytere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3rrjJ9gbHs

The Official site to The Louisiana State Museum
http://www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1280

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