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Carnival in New Orleans warms up under sunny skies
March 6, 2011 8:02 PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - With ideal weather as a backdrop, crowds poured onto the streets in the traditional warm-up for Carnival's big show on Mardi Gras. Sunday featured celebrity-laden parades - including CNN's Anderson Cooper, actress Kelly Ripa, the rock band Train and actor Andy Garcia. Also, of course,... more » -
A thriving event with lasting spice
March 5, 2011 10:25 PM
Fat Tuesday‘s celebration came early in Manitou Springs. Saturday marked the 19th year for the town's annual "Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off" and Mardi Gras Parade. The event has more economic impact than one may think. Over a dozen professional and amateur chefs gathered in Soda Springs Park to battle it... more » -
Chilly weather can't stop New Orleans' big party
February 16, 2010 10:29 AM
Despite temperatures falling to the freezing mark overnight and not expected to get much above 50, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is staying hot. Parades rolled until late Monday night. People partied on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter until much later. Along historic St. Charles Avenue, revelers stacked ladders,... more » -
Mardi Gras in Pueblo Tuesday
February 15, 2010 5:06 PM
If you're looking for a place to celebrate Mardi Gras-- the CSU-Pueblo Foreign Language program is throwing an extravaganza Tuesday evening. "Mardi Gras 2010, Unité en Diversité," will be held from 7-9 p.m. in the Crestone Residence Hall lobby/common area. The community is invited. Expect a free buffet,... more » -
Saints march past Colts, adding to Mardi Gras atmosphere in Big Easy
February 8, 2010 9:16 AM
New Orleans Saints fans won't have to wear paper bags over their heads for a long time as they did in the bad old days. The Saints, in their first Super Bowl, beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday. And that adds some incentive to the Mardi Gras celebrations in New... more »
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