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March of 2009

 

Rate Video: 2009 Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras ParadeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Sun, Mar 22    1 related articles

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This is the annual Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras parade in Baton Roue, LA. Dogs and people dress up and parade, to throw both beads and dog treats to ... www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Tulane on Track: Mardi Gras Madness!

Original at AOL Video external link    Sat, Mar 21

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The economy may go up and down, but we can always count on one thing: February means Mardi Gras in New Orleans — parades, beads and doubloons. ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: 2009 Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras ParadeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at AOL Video external link    Sat, Mar 7    1 related articles

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This is the annual Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras parade in Baton Roue, LA. Dogs and people dress up and parade, to throw both beads and dog trea... video.aol.com

February of 2009

 

Rate Video: Krewe of Orpheus - Reno 911 Float - Mardi Gras 2009, New OrleansVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 26

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By rss@youtube.com (Maikurohon) After vomiting uncontrollably through the Joan Rivers and Jim Belushi floats, the Reno Sheriff's Department dropped by and served up hot, delicious beads of joy to the City of New Orleans. Keywords: reno 911 mardi gras float parade new orleans comedy central thomas lennon cedric yarbro...

Rate Video: A Sphynx Called ButterBall - Episode 22 - Funny CatVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 26

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By rss@youtube.com (ElGatoLoco698) I tried to scare the Ball with a mask. That didn't work. I put a roll of duct tape around his neck like beads during Mardi Gras. After all, it is Mardi Gras right now. er maybe yesterday was fat tuesday. Anyway, he didn't like the tape and he looked funny. I know some of you animal rights clowns will prob...

Rate Video: Part 11 Mardi Gras 2009. Mobile, AL. Mystics of Time ParadeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 26

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By rss@youtube.com (Lockemeister) Part 11 of 12. Mystics of TIme Parade, Mobile, AL. Mardi Gras! Moon Pies and beads! Great Floats! Fun! Author: Lockemeister Keywords: Mobile Mardi Gras beads moon pies Mystics of Time. Added: February 26, 2009

Rate Video: Laurel Casey sings on Fat TuesdayVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 26

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By rss@youtube.com (laurelcasey) Laurel sings Let's Misbehave on Fat Tuesday at the Gallery in Providence, RI while her friends untangle the Mardi Gras beads for the audience. Author: laurelcasey Keywords: Laurel Casey cabaret Added: February 26, 2009

Rate Video: Richard Simmons Reports Live From Mardi Gras -- Extended for the Web!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Feb 25

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By rss@youtube.com (luvellen0126) Ellen was too busy to make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, so she sent the next best thing -- Richard Simmons! Watch as Ellen talks live with Richard while he tosses underwear, slings beignets and gets hit in the face with a strand of beads!

Rate Video: Zulu Krewe members Dancing in the Street Mardi Gras New OrleansVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Feb 24    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (cardiaccajuns) Zulu Krewe members dancing in the street with parade goers. Jammin Down on St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras day. http://cardiaccajuns.com/2009_mardi_gras_zulu_rex_pics.htm for pics and videos of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Beer, King Cake, Beads, Music, and the prize catch of the Zulu coco...

Rate Video: 2009 Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade held 21 Feb - Part 1Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (BlabbingMike) Video of the 2009 Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade held 21 Feb 2009 Here's an excerpt from a Gazette article: From the Colroado Springs Gazette - 21 Feb 2009 Revelers rock Carnivale in Manitou Springs THE GAZETTE MANITOU SPRINGS - It began weird and never let up. Jesters hurled beads, walk...

Rate Video: Mardi Gras (2009)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 21    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (BIAB2006) Big crowd watching as a float comes by during the Endymion parade in New Orleans - Mardi Gras 2009. Author: BIAB2006 Keywords: New Orleans Louisiana Mardi Gras Beads Crowd People Event Throws Lundi Gras Carnival Fat Tuesday Party Celebration Mob Drinking Beer Fun Crazy Floats

Stories

May of 2009

 

Rate Through "Adopt-a-Soldier" program, families open hearts to strangers

Original at WWL external link    Mon, May 25

 LA So I got her address and it was Mardi Gras time and I fixed a box with beads and trinkets and a Mardi Gras doll and I told her daddy loves her, and how sorry he was he couldn't be there for her birthday." Greta Perry heads the Louisiana chapter of ...

Rate Meadowdale pupils explore 50 states

Original at The Courier News external link    Sun, May 24

 IL Dellsperger's class spent extra time studying the state of Louisiana. "They eat crawfish," second-grade student Anthony Munoz said. "For Mardi Gras parades, they wear beads and sparkling masks. Their football team is the New Orleans Saints. ...

Rate Southern cooking, music continue today

Original at Ventura County Star external link    Sat, May 23

 CA Throughout the park on Saturday, festival-goers wore colorful costumes featuring plenty of Mardi Gras beads while eating the Cajun fare, drinking beer and dancing to the music. Others took in some wine tasting at the Ventura County Wine Trail tent, ...

Rate Let nascar's good times roll into Big Easy -- soon

Original at Nascar external link    Sat, May 23

Although we didn't spot any, we have it on good authority that Mardi Gras beads are available in NASCAR-themed driver colors, one type even with a black No. 3 pendant dangling at the bottom. Down the road in Jefferson there's a 24-hour biker bar ...

Rate Was it fair to link shooting to Annie Malone parade?

Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch external link    Fri, May 22

 MO “Headlines for the St. Patrick's day parade, read 'The Beads Are Always Greener.' For the Mardi Gras parade in 2009, the headline 'Krewes Unload Their Loot.' When there's coverage about the Annie Malone parade there's coverage about what's negative and ...

Rate Annie Malone Organizers Upset Over Parade Coverage

Original at MyFox St. Louis external link    Thu, May 21

King says, "Headlines for the St. Patrick's day parade, read The Beads Are Always Greener. For the Mardi Gras parade in 2009, the headline Krewes Unload Their Loot. When there's coverage about the Annie Malone parade there's coverage about what's ... Sydney Mardi Gras shake-up for 2010 Gay NZ

Rate Students put 'green' ideas into practice

Original at rimag.com external link    Thu, May 21

Restaurants & Institutions, IL even Mardi Gras beads," Taylor said, "All in all, a crackerjack student group," Taylor added. Reconnect members are also hoping to "green" communities outside Tangipahoa Parish. One of their very first projects took members to New Orleans for Green ...

Rate The Distillery: Cam'ron's Crime Pays

Original at blogs.houstonpress.com external link    Tue, May 19

 TX Whatever it is, it throbs and repeats and eneverates like a strobe light with a broken switch, underlining nonchalant talk like "Crib is like Mardi Gras/ No beads, grow weed/ Court case, courtside/ Nigga in the nosebleeds." We'll forgive the "summer in ...

Rate Pioneer days brings Mardi Gras to Gowanda

Original at Evening Observer external link    Sun, May 17

 NY Colored beads and sequined masks, in keeping with this year's Mardi Gras theme, made for a colorful sight in both parade participants and onlookers. "Our theme was fun this year, I think it got everyone more excited," parade chairperson Lynn Abbey said ...

Rate Johnson: Things are junk that hold memories

Original at Alexandria Town Talk external link    Sun, May 17

 LA There is the cypress box from the Crawfish Festival, the Mardi Gras beads from New Iberia, the pottery lamp from Pass Christian, Miss. There's the painting by the talented Angola prisoner serving time for murder. It is amazing stuff, quality stuff, ...

Rate Fleur-De-Lis Fever | Five Questions Surrounding The New Orleans Saints

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Thu, May 14

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 CA Phrases like, "Super Bowl" and "best offense ever" and "top ten defense" have been thrown around like Mardi Gras beads at Endymion to describe the possibilities of this year's Saints. Despite two consecutive years without a playoff berth, many fans are ...

Rate Love Heals, Part 2

Original at Metroblogging.com external link    Tue, May 12

 IL the caring RNs, and veritable army of blood donors to say that love - expressed via hugs, kisses, hospital visits, prayers, and huge tangles of Mardi Gras beads tossed off the floats of the Krewe of Thoth - was also indispensable. So, good on RMCC. ...

Rate Patricia Smith And The Poetry Of Katrina

Original at TheDay external link    Tue, May 12

 CT This woman had seen scenes from what I like to call the “false gaiety” of Mardi Gras that followed Katrina. She'd seen drunkards throwing beads from balconies, heard bands playing, and thought to herself, “Well, that's it, then. New Orleans is fine. ...

Rate Flavors of Louisiana

Original at AZ Central.com external link    Mon, May 11

 AZ You wouldn't imagine that a quick-serve operation, decorated with little more than an LSU banner, color photos of New Orleans and Mardi Gras beads, could turn out some of the homiest, best Cajun food in this state or any other, but it does. ...

Rate Pensacola celebrates 450th birthday with festivals, parades

Original at Nashua Telegraph external link    Sun, May 10

 NH Most of the events will include parades, a much-loved tradition in Pensacola where Mardi Gras-like "krewes" form social clubs and have activities throughout the year. Parades for all occasions become Mardi Gras-like affairs with krewes throwing beads ...

Rate New memories, nostalgic feel

Original at TheReporter.com external link    Sun, May 10

 CA This year's parade theme, hosted by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce was "The Masquerade Parade." At times, First Street took on the flair of New Orleans during Mardi Gras, complete with masked dancers and beads being waved about. ...

Rate Cranberry's carnival offers fun for everyone

Original at Sarasota Herald-Tribune external link    Wed, May 6

 FL - Betsy Williams While each booth offered a variety of prizes, win-or-loose, the colorful Mardi Gras beads were a favorite for 8-year-old John Lopez as he went from one game to the next claiming his prize and placing the beads around his neck. "He's never been to Mardi ...

Rate Don't let it rain on my parade

Original at The Almanac Online external link    Wed, May 6

 CA - Andrea Gemmet In keeping with the upcoming Woodside School Foundation's grand auction, this year's theme was Mardi Gras. The obligatory beads and feathered masks made an appearance, but to a more sober gathering than one typically finds in New Orleans — with the ...

Rate Downtown Cajun comes to Leesburg

Original at Daily Commercial external link    Sat, May 2

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Every restaurant guest will also receive beads, a New Orleans staple during Mardi Gras. Space next door to the restaurant, which currently houses restaurant offices, will be retail space selling New Orleans-style products from food to music to T-shirts ...

April of 2009

 

Rate Sports Recap

Original at TV Sports Daily external link    Mon, Apr 27

 FL It's been a long time," said Kelly, who was showered with Mardi Gras beads by fans and presented with a large tray of char-broiled oysters by his favorite New Orleans restaurant. "I sometimes doubted if it was ever going to happen again. ...

Rate It's JazzFest 2009

Original at 2TheAdvocate external link    Sun, Apr 26

 LA “Iko Iko,” based on a traditional Mardi Gras Indians chant, segued into “When the Saints Go Marching In” and, parade style, the Dixie Cups threw cups and beads to the crowd before dancing off the stage. The Hawkins sisters made it clear, too, ...

Rate Eco-egg dyeing: How to decorate Easter eggs the natural wayVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at 77 Square external link    Fri, Apr 10

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on a pile of Mardi Gras beads or silver pull chains sold for old-fashioned lights. • Substitute scarves for grass. Warning: Make sure eggs are dry before displaying them, for example, on your favorite scarf. • Fill an Easter basket with low plants, ...

Rate Night event shines spotlight on area artists

Original at Daily Comet external link    Sat, Apr 4

 LA One of his prizes was an alligator skull wrapped in Mardi Gras beads. A pen-and-ink sketch symbolized the dangers of coastal erosion. In the drawing, land is washed down into a hole. "I think art should make a statement," DiMaggio said. ...

March of 2009

 

Rate Fat Tuesday '09 from the balconyVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at fr.truveo.com external link    Sat, Mar 28

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The Haunted Head Saloon's Capacity Crowd on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras 2009. Up on the balcony throwing beads. fr.truveo.com

Rate Heading South to SXSW 2009: Blueblood, Day 5

Original at Gapers Block external link    Thu, Mar 19

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 IL Yes, those beads like in Mardi Gras. We asked a young lady where she got her particular beads from, and she explained that some she "earned" today, and some she earned at a Mardi Gras celebration, not in New Orleans, but St. Louis!? One of asked her. ...

Rate Mardi Gras on the bayou..

Original at vids.myspace.com external link    Thu, Mar 19    4 related articles

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Feb. 20, 2007 Fat Tuesday! Watch out for the beads!!!! vids.myspace.com

Rate Fat Tuesday '09 from the balconyVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at it.truveo.com external link    Wed, Mar 18

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The Haunted Head Saloon's Capacity Crowd on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras 2009. Up on the balcony throwing beads. it.truveo.com

Rate Your mail: Time for reflection

Original at Alexandria Town Talk external link    Mon, Mar 9

 LA Watching the Krewe parades all over town, catching and wearing beads , dressing up in costumes, and eating King cake. Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday". First we feast and then we fast. Church was full on Ash Wednesday as the congregation lined up for the ...

Rate 2009 Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras ParadeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at fr.truveo.com external link    Sat, Mar 7

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This is the annual Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras parade in Baton Roue, LA. Dogs and people dress up and parade, to throw both beads and dog treats to ... fr.truveo.com

Rate Mardi Gras hits Winter Springs

Original at Winter Springs Voice external link    Thu, Mar 5

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By Jenny Andreasson Fat Tuesday is a few weeks gone, but Winter Springs is just getting into the Mardi Gras spirit. In fact, they'll be throwing beads for three days. The first Winter Springs Rotary Mardi Gras will take over the Winter Springs Town ...

Rate Be careful at the parades

Original at Daily Comet external link    Thu, Mar 5

 LA I am so sick and tired of going to Mardi Gras parades and watching the throwers throw packages of beads very hard so it hits onlookers in the face. I’m also tired of watching the throwers throw footballs about 50 yards from their floats and hitting ...

Year 2007

 

Rate Podcast: Carnivale provides Mardi Gras ambience

Original at AZ Central.com external link    Fri, Apr 13

By Barbara Yost Today's Carnivale de Cuisine at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival features food from at least 17 restaurants and caterers. It also promises plenty of beads and masks, stilt walkers, tarot card readers and henna tattoo artists.

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