A Toast to New Orleans and You: Week of February 5- Feb 13 - Mardi Gras Parades and Festivities and more

A Toast to New Orleans and You: Week of February 5- Feb 13 - Mardi Gras Parades and Festivities and more Good afternoon my darling family and friends. A cool Monday, February 5 is waking us up. Let's welcome it with gratitude to the Lord for giving us another day to enjoy life. Let's Be thankful for everybody in our life, Good or Bad, Past or Present. They all made us the people that WE ARE TODAY. I am so grateful for Mother Nature that provided the most glorious weather for the Krewe of Cork Parade on Friday & the fun-loving Mystic Krewe of Barkus on Sunday. 😘 This past week I learned that I am not as young as I would like to be . I had to skip several fun-loving events such as the Krewe of Cork's Meet and Greet and on Friday, the Krewe of Cork Ball at the Royal Sonesta, the Mystic Krewe of Barkus Ball at the Windsor Court and Mayor LaToya's Ball at Gallier Hall. What a fun and delicious Krewe of Cork’s Grand Marshal Dinner at Bayona honoring Winemaker Brian Maloney of DeLoach Winery . May be an image of 8 peopleMay be an image of 7 peopleMay be an image of 8 peopleMay be an image of 6 peopleMay be an image of 9 peopleMay be an image of 5 peopleMay be an image of 11 people and wineMay be an image of 1 person, wine, silver oak tree and text The Krewe of Cork’s Queens Luncheon at Antoine’s was delicious, and the wine and champagne were pouring. Gayle Dillinger did an awesome job putting it May be an image of 4 people, wine, silver oak tree and textMay be an image of 10 peopleMay be an image of 3 people and hat shopMay be an image of 2 people and hat Getting ready for lunch and the Krewe of Cork Parade of the 2024 Carnival Season May be an image of 3 peopleMay be an image of 4 people and textMay be an image of 5 people https://www.whereyat.com/krewe-of-cork-2024 Krewe of Cork 2024 Life is too short not to enjoy it to the fullest. Enjoying the 2024 Krewe of Cork Parade May be an image of 6 people and textMay be an image of 2 people and text May be an image of 2 peopleMay be an image of 2 peopleMay be an image of 2 people and textMay be an image of 2 peopleMay be an image of 2 people and text that says 'GRAPE ktra 610 @ inar TOMPERS GRAPE 610 TOMPERS tra ina GRAPE 01،' May be an image of 4 people, blonde hair and bangsMay be an image of 2 peopleMay be an image of 2 peopleMay be an image of 5 peopleMay be an image of 9 people https://www.frenchquarterjournal.com/archives/krewe-of-cork-parade-2024 Krewe of Cork Parade 2024 Demonstrating exceptional stamina, the Krewe of Cork celebrates the world of wine, starting with a three-hour wine luncheon, then spreading all that good cheer through the streets of the French Quarter. - photos by Ellis Anderson www.frenchquarterjournal.com Congratulations to the Monarchs of Mardi Gras Mambo 2024. AS a former Queen of Que Pasa's Mardi Gras Mambo I wanted to go to the Rock N Bowl but the bad weather prevented me. May be an image of 2 people and text Duke Nizi rides in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade with Margarita Bergen through the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) The theme was "Barkus & Barbie: Pawsitively Pink!” May be an image of 1 personMay be an image of 7 people and textMay be an image of 1 person and textMay be an image of 1 person and textMay be an image of 4 people and text https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/mystic-krewe-of-barkus-trots-to-the-theme-pawsitively-pink/collection_04cee074-c3b5-11ee-8cc5-13fa583e2f4c.html#1 https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/mystic-krewe-of-barkus-trots-to-the-theme-pawsitively-pink/collection_04cee074-c3b5-11ee-8cc5-13fa583e2f4c.html#1 https://www.whereyat.com/krewe-of-barkus-2024 Krewe of Barkus 2024 https://www.nola.com/news/politics/new-orleans-mayor-latoya-cantrell-urges-mardi-gras-safety/article_6e5be0da-c047-11ee-919c-2b054a537871.html#tncms-source=entertainment-featured https://www.nola.com/news/politics/new-orleans-mayor-latoya-cantrell-urges-mardi-gras-safety/article_6e5be0da-c047-11ee-919c-2b054a537871.html#tncms-source=entertainment-featured I have been waiting for today's La Fete News but Frank is Late so here is yesterday: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sunday--February-4---2024.html?soid=1102589984427&aid=-8FilXaQAwQ Sunday, February 4, 2024 You don't want to miss this. The Best of New Orleans - Everyday Frank Stansbury Editor ' Publisher LaFete11@att.net 504-450-1955 Click Here to Sign Up for LaFete News Visit our website If you want t myemail.constantcontact.com https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/ https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/ https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/what-to-know-about-new-orleans-mardi-gras-parking/article_aecf04d4-bfa8-11ee-8891-87a3d28b5fbd.html What to know about parking for New Orleans Mardi Gras: pay to park, street closures, more Where can I pay to park? How much will it cost? What if I get towed? We answer all of your 2024 parking questions. www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/louisiana-native-lainey-wilson-wins-at-2024-grammy-awards/article_e255fd88-c432-11ee-bdee-6b7d54f16327.html#tncms-source=the-latest https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/louisiana-native-lainey-wilson-wins-at-2024-grammy-awards/article_e255fd88-c432-11ee-bdee-6b7d54f16327.html#tncms-source=the-latest https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/best-king-cakes-in-new-orleans-la-for-mardi-gras-2024/article_b6a8bbaa-c1e7-11ee-b21b-8fd572c1bde7.html#tncms-source=featured-2 These are Ian McNulty's favorite king cakes for Mardi Gras 2024. Get 'em while you can Carnival season in New Orleans is a dance between the old and the new, between tradition and the next generation’s sendup of tradition, scripted rituals and the spontaneous improv of www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/arts/indian-suit-scepter-and-photo-layers-of-art-in-new-orleans/article_b8b63c28-bda1-11ee-a5d6-2bf450f5a26f.html#tncms-source=entertainment-featured https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/arts/indian-suit-scepter-and-photo-layers-of-art-in-new-orleans/article_b8b63c28-bda1-11ee-a5d6-2bf450f5a26f.html#tncms-source=entertainment-featured Indian suit, scepter and photo: Layers of art in New Orleans | Arts | nola.com In this series, Lagniappe presents works from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. www.nola.com https://www.nolaadore.com/living/donate-your-mardi-gras-throws-at-these-10-spots/article_423cddfa-beb3-11ee-9c61-8f1f464d73c4.html Donate Your Mardi Gras Throws at these 10 Spots After a slew of parades, you’ll end up with bags overflowing with beads, toys, cups, and the list goes on. After selecting your favorite throws, you don’t need to leave www.nolaadore.com Congratulations: https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/lpo-wins-2024-grammy-for-album-with-lost-bayou-ramblers/article_642cd962-c3c0-11ee-8b23-dfac9d1cbbb5.html https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/lpo-wins-2024-grammy-for-album-with-lost-bayou-ramblers/article_642cd962-c3c0-11ee-8b23-dfac9d1cbbb5.html https://www.nola.com/gambit/mardi_gras/society-of-st-anne-started-a-mardi-gras-costuming-tradition/article_f604895e-c13e-11ee-b701-774f7abe4348.html https://www.nola.com/gambit/mardi_gras/society-of-st-anne-started-a-mardi-gras-costuming-tradition/article_f604895e-c13e-11ee-b701-774f7abe4348.html Super Bowl LVII takes place Sunday, Feb. 11 (6:30 pm ET, CBS), in Las Vegas, with R&B star Usher headlining the halftime show. Chiefs vs. Niners The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII after both teams won their respective conference championship games yesterday. The Chiefs will be making their fourth trip to the title game in five years after beating the Baltimore Ravens on the road, 17-10. Tight end Travis Kelce caught all 11 passes thrown his way, including a touchdown, en route to breaking Hall-of-Famer Jerry Rice's record for all-time playoff receptions (151). The game turned on a pair of endzone turnovers by the Ravens in the fourth quarter. San Francisco topped the Detroit Lions 34-31 at home, holding the Lions to seven points in the second half and overcoming a 24-7 halftime deficit to reach their first championship since 2019. Star running back Christian McCaffrey ran for 90 yards (4.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. Looking forward to attending as in the past the fun-loving Orpheuscapade Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent By: Olivia Boudreaux NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres." Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley. Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane. Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours. Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024. You're missing out! Subscribe to New Orleans Magazine. New Orleans Magazine THE EDITOR'S ROOM The Wild West At The Time Of Rex For George Armstrong Custer the occasion of the first Rex parade on Feb. 13 (the same date as this year’s Mardi Gras), 1872 was one of the few marches in his life in which he was a spectator and not a participant. Custer, whose memory was not far removed from the bloody days of the Civil War and his heroics at Bull Run and Gettysburg, now had a more civil assignment. He was accompanying the Russian Grand Duke Alexi Alexanrovich on his tour of the country... Sponsored By ... https://www.thestreet.com/entertainment/mardi-gras-2024-everything-to-know-about-the-new-orleans-celebration https://www.thestreet.com/entertainment/mardi-gras-2024-everything-to-know-about-the-new-orleans-celebration Mardi Gras 2024: Everything to know about the New Orleans celebration Find out the theme, how long it lasts, how much it brings in for New Orleans, and more. www.thestreet.com Time to think about Valentine's Day Celebrate Valentine's Day at Houmas House With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Houmas House is offering lovely dining options for you and your special someone. The Carriage House will offer a limited menu on Saturday, February 10th through Saturday, February 17th from 4 to 8 PM. Latil's Landing will offer a prix fixe seven-course menu on Saturday, February 10th, and again on Wednesday, February 14th through Saturday, February 17th. For a reservation for 15 guests or more, please fill out the reservation request form below. For Carriage House or Latil's Landing (under 15 guests) please call the Gift Shop at 225-473-9380 for reservations. Make Your Reservations Soon! May be an image of heart, flower and text that says 'HAPPY Valentine' It's time to make your Day reservation at Houmas House! Carriage House Saturday 2/10 Saturday 2/17 Regular Menu from 11 am 3pm Limited Valentine's Day Menu 4 pm 8 pm Latil's Landing 7-Course Gourmet Prix xeTasting Menu Saturday 2/10 & Wednesday 2/14 through Saturday 2/17 $150 tax gratuity $50 wine pairing optional Credit Card information will be collected, but not charged upon reservation. resery $50 per person in party will be charged cancellation is received less than 48 hours prior.'