Originally Posted By RHODISNEY Just sitting here in the public library keeping warm, awating the start of our first big parade of the season and seeing what's new on this board. Does WDW or Pleasure Island ever have their version of a Mardi Gras parade or celebration??? Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Originally Posted By RHODISNEY I'm in Bossier City, Louisiana, that's Northwest corner of the State, by Shreveport.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Rho, Disney has never had a version of mardi Gras due to the immense popularity this event is over at Universal Orlando, which is in fact their most visited event besides Horror Nights... However, a few years ago, PI used to have a smaller Mardi Gras celebration that included a small parade with authentic costumes and stuff brought from New Orleans... But nothing huge. Just a small affair.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Then why the heck are you trying to stay warm? My son and I were playing golf here and the towel that I keep wet to wipe off the divot remains off the clubs was frozen as it was 29 when we got in around 3 or so. Now it's 12 and dropping like a rock so enjoy the bayou Rho
Originally Posted By smeeeko It's 'cold' and 'rainy' Mardi Gras this year relative the usual temps.. everyone everywhere seems to be suffering their own version of the 'coldsnap' although nothing like the Northeast.. Here in California we have cold, dark rain showers and flashflood warnings supposedly up and down the coast.. for the next week or so. If you got used to the 80 degree temps this last week you'd be trying to stay warm in the low 40s down here too.. back on topic... Pleasure Island hasn't had its Mardi Gras for many years, Rho.. they were having New Years Eve every night but they're giving that up as well. Mardi Gras is nothing like it is in Louisiana.. despite the weather, I think you're closer where you are right now. =)
Originally Posted By melissa_m Let the good times roll, to you too, Rho!I'm in Louisiana as well, two hours south as a matter of fact. We have nothing big planned for Mardi Gras this year...too cold!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Hey y'all! Long time no see! I just bought a laptop last week and am taking advantage of the free wireless internet at my local coffee house whilst sipping on an iced mocha. Hopefully I'll be able to make more appearances on the LP board now that I have internet access again. Anyhoo, the Krewe of Ceasar from Metairie used to do a VERY small parade in PI twice a night for about a week prior to Mardi Gras. Since the 9/11, Ceasar hasn't done a parade in PI. I'll be down in WDW next week for our annual "Escape from Mardi Gras" trip with the family!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I will! We're bringing my 6-year old nephew for his first WDW trip! We leave on Saturday!!!!!
