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  1. Young Musicians Cling to Cajun, Zydeco Traditions

    Fri, 26 Apr 2013

    exist here," Davis said. "We're the birthright of jazz, everybody knows that, second-line music, the Mardi Gras Indians go along with that. The other wonderful culture in southwest Louisiana is the French-speaking people that are

  2. Floating 7-Foot Head Leaves Rowers Scratching Theirs

    Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    still a mystery, but Cannon said he's open to any theories. The most compelling theory he has heard? The head is from a Mardi Gras float, was washed away by Hurricane Katrina and, eight years later, somehow ended up in the Hudson River. Cannon laughed

  3. Australia Offering 'Best Jobs In World' Contest

    Mon, 4 Mar 2013

    food festivals, lifestyle, sports, cultural, entertainment and arts events. Work behind the scenes of Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras and Vivid Festival, all leading up to the spectacular New Years' Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour." Another of the six jobs

  4. Triumph Passengers, Undauted by Stranding, Planning Next Carnival Cruise

    Fri, 22 Feb 2013

    picture. Wright said she saw no sewage running down the walls at all. "It was kind of fun," she said. She recalled that on Fat Tuesday , the crew put together a parade, the band played and t-shirts were thrown into the crowd. As for her next cruise

  5. Comcast Bets Big on TV, Movies

    Wed, 13 Feb 2013

    weekend." One big exception is New Orleans were prices are down compared to President's Day weekend last year because Mardi Gras is over. What do couples want most at hotels during a romantic getaway? "Topping the list were things like champagne and

  6. The Secret's Out, Here's the Perfect Pancake Formula

    Tue, 12 Feb 2013

    to 100 the result is, the better the pancake," she said. Debenhams is promoting their TeFal Jamie Oliver pancake pan. Mardi Gras 2013: Photos, News and More Templeton said that "the golden rules seem to be to have a good pan at 377 degrees, have zero

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  1. 5 Things to Know This Morning

    Mon, 11 Feb 2013

    emergency officials. The storm caused major damage to the University of Southern Mississippi campus and is likely to stretch into Fat Tuesday in southeast Louisiana. 3. LA Manhunt Causes Lowe's Evacuation A Lowe's in California was evacuated during an investigation

  2. New Orleans Police: 4 Wounded in Bourbon Street Shooting

    Sun, 10 Feb 2013

    with revelers in the final weekend leading up to the Mardi Gras festivities. Gunfire rang out Saturday night on the locals and tourists, many of whom are in town for Mardi Gras , running for cover. Susan Talbot, manager of Rita's

  3. IHOP Serves Freebies on National Pancake Day

    Tue, 5 Feb 2013

    The restaurant has raised over $10 million over the past eight pancake holidays. Pancake day is typically celebrated on " Fat Tuesday " or the last day before Lent. This year it occurs on Tuesday, February 12. Craving pancakes but can't make it to an

  4. New Orleans Hotel Serves $10,000 Luxury Super Bowl Cocktail

    Fri, 1 Feb 2013

    hosting the Super Bowl this weekend and Mardi Gras immediately after. Those who purchase the seating in the hotel's Polo Lounge during Mardi Gras , where revelers watch many of the Mardi Gras parades that pass through the French Quarter

  5. New Orleans Prepares for Super Bowl 2013 and Mardi Gras

    Fri, 25 Jan 2013

    The people of New Orleans have hosted nine Super Bowls since 1970, but Super Bowl 2013 may be one of the most meaningful yet. That, of course, is because it's the first Super Bowl in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in 2005. When the San Francisco 49ers compete against the

  6. 5 Routes to Cheaper Offseason Travel

    Thu, 24 Jan 2013

    editor of SmarterTravel.com. That means traveling to ski resorts in the summer and New Orleans when it's not celebrating Mardi Gras . So-called shoulder seasons also offer lower prices on lodging and activities. That's the time between a high season

  7. Super Bowl 2013 Travel Deals Possible for Those Who Wait

    Tue, 22 Jan 2013

    cheaper for travelers who elect to return later in the week. Visitors who stay a few extra days in New Orleans can experience Mardi Gras season, which will pause for Super Bowl weekend but resume Feb. 6. Travelers might also find cheaper flights and more availability

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  1. Enjoy the Mardi Gras Flavors Anywhere

    Tue, 12 Feb 2013

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    celebrations I'd miss the most about living in New Orleans. Is -- Mardi Gras especially the good food and drinks. So this is under a single near and dear to my heart Tim -- America's chief entertaining officer and author of that's entertaining is here to -- was valued too. Can enjoy the flavors of Mardi Gras anywhere you happen to be this carnival season good morning -- Morning rob corporate and the party brought you about it this
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  2. Will Ferrell Plays King Bacchus at Mardi Gras

    Tue, 21 Feb 2012

    Happy Fat Tuesday everybody you know tradition that that the Damon Jones before lent spokesman for Burger King. Willie is in fact features king for the big Mardi Gras parade . We added that shockingly. In New Orleans he wrote on the main

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    Happy Fat Tuesday everybody you know tradition that that the Damon Jones before lent begins tomorrow. And Will Ferrell seems to be doing just that enjoying his new role royal status known not to -- the -- spokesman for Burger King. Willie is in fact features king -- for the big Mardi Gras parade . We added that shockingly. In New Orleans he wrote on the main float in the parade talking -- taking in the sights.
  3. Mardi Gras : 'WNN' Style

    Tue, 12 Feb 2013

    Everett anyway but. God this is actually really interesting and I did not know that our religious content T yeah Ed Smart means Fat Tuesday by the way. Apparently it's the start of Ash Wednesday and I also noticed shrugged his that's what aftermarket tomorrow

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    know -- that -- our religious content T yeah Ed Smart means Fat Tuesday by the way. Apparently it's the start of -- Ash Wednesday and I also noticed shrugged his that's what -- aftermarket --
  4. Mardi Gras Takes Over

    Tue, 21 Feb 2012

    one getting the most buzz is that taco shell made from. Yet Doritos Taco Bell is the six biggest fast food chain right behind Wendy's you can get more news any time an abcnews.com. Thanks for watching happy Mardi Gras . I'm rob Nelson.

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    can get more news any time an abcnews.com. Thanks for watching happy Mardi Gras . I'm rob Nelson.
  5. Yahoo! Top 5 Mardi Gras Searches

    Tue, 20 Feb 2007

    to celebrate Mardi Gras . People been more. Beef Fat Tuesday LJ. Happy Fat Tuesday Tristan I think Number five is Mardi Gras masks these this year for Mardi Gras since Katrina week's hence the Fat Tuesday . The delicacy

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    the day before Ash Wednesday and that means it's time to celebrate Mardi Gras . People been burning up the web searches to get more details on everything from -- -- places to party. Got -- buzz and your LT but -- and now Los Angeles with more. Beef Fat Tuesday LJ. Happy Fat Tuesday Tristan I think it wouldn't be nearly as fun to say happy skinny Tuesday's -- that it is that like my times. That's right it's time to look up find out what searchers are looking for for Marty Brock. Excitement time of fun and parties. Number five is Mardi Gras masks these are the often feathered interesting looking the tragic comedy masks that people typically Wear on the Mardi Gras floats but spectators Wear them as well. Case number -- the mass I see is everywhere you really see this come out to all throughout Mardi -- what's number four. -- -- -- Number four is Mardi Gras beads these are the could be the get thrown around people's next during Mardi Gras . And that actually they -- be made of glass and very happy they're not annually -- -- -- -- -- -- Quite a mess but they do -- -- specific colors that have meaning it's purple Green and gold. The purple is for justice the Green is for -- in the gold is for power so those in the traditional colors of Mardi Gras and those of the beautiful -- Good to know and -- actually really surprise me tea. Yet need to its Mardi Gras Galveston. And that Galveston Texas which is an island the Gulf of Mexico. Where they have a huge Mardi Gras party -- celebrated around the world as you know but Galveston Texas very popular destination. About 250000. People go there -- two.
    to number two. Which -- should be sentenced to -- No surprise Mardi Gras in New Orleans New Orleans and Mardi Gras basically synonymous at this points the most famous celebration of Mardi Gras . And actually last year they were thinking of not having it due to the devastating effects of Katrina. But the public rally -- they really want to celebrate express themselves and I think it's a real testament to to the strength and and character people in New Orleans that they thought this is an opportunity -- You know express their feelings about theme show that they were still on their feet and have a good time. Interesting too to see just how many people show up this year for Mardi Gras -- since Katrina was still very real answer very close last year. Yeah. Okay what's number one. Never -- -- -- this is the at this week's hence the Fat Tuesday . The delicacy that people leave during Mardi brides the braided coffee cake it's often I -- -- purple Green and gold. And
    little. Tidbit there but lucky if you get the plastic baby some Mardi Gras really didn't go international plan. I I think about absolutely. Right thanks so much for the Internet in -- out today and very happy Mardi Gras to you. Thank you you -- enjoy the party.
  6. Mardi Gras in Full Swing

    Tue, 5 Feb 2008

    Not just Super Tuesday it's also Fat Tuesday better known as Mardi Gras . Marty got marks the last big party The twelve day carnival celebration is bounced back since Hurricane Katrina with crowds building towards pre storm levels.

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    Not just Super Tuesday it's also Fat Tuesday better known as Mardi Gras . Marty got marks the last big party -- The twelve day carnival celebration is bounced back since Hurricane Katrina with crowds building
  7. Newt, Callista Gingrich Liken Mob to Mardi Gras

    Tue, 10 Jan 2012

    The political couple reacts to media mobs in N.H., Newt Gingrich attacks Romney.

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