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Tuesday 2/20/07 Mardi Gras Day
Stanton Moore & Grand Marshal Henry Griffin
02.20 :: Julu Parade |
It might be obvious to state that sleep is not an option during Mardi Gras. It's time to get into costume and get ready to Parade!
We're heading for Julu. Participants in this funky affair, founded by members of New Orleans Klezmer Allstars and including members of Galactic, meet up around 11 a.m., at a house behind the Starbucks at 2801 Magazine St. (corner of Washington Ave.), then proceed on an improvised route to the French Quarter.
For several hours it felt like we took over the city, and we pretty much did. Julu is much more of a participatory parade than your more traditional (at least in other parts of the country) stand on the side and watch it parade. In other words: You betta shake what yo mamma gave you! The Parade ended up on Frenchman Street where the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars were set to play at DBA.
Mardi Gras 2007 was one of those very special times I'll never forget. Not only did it remind us all of just how special this city is, but it also made clear how much is left to be done to bring back the glory that is New Orleans. Jazz Fest is around the corner and New Orleans needs you. Please support the city and especially her music community. There is still a long road to recovery.
Julu Parade
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Grand Marshal Henry Griffin and the Soul Rebels Brass Band - Julu Parade
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Ben Ellman - Julu Parade
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Uh Oh, Bourbon Street :: Julu Parade
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Greg leads the Parade back out of One Eyed Jacks
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Man down!
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Stanton Moore, got hot sauce?
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