Mardi Gras Party Questions

WarEagle · 01-20-2010, 09:47 AM

Hey Guys,
I'm a former New Orleans native and I live in Virginia now. I was thinking of throwing a Mardi Gras party to introduce folks up here to New Orleans culture. I'll probably mix up a pot of jambalaya and maybe some red beans and rice and give away some beads. Of course the drinks will flow freely. Now a couple of questions:

1. If I order a king cake, what are some good places to order from?

2. I was thinking it would be cool to show a mardi gras parade on my tv during the party. I know there are some sites where you can stream the parades live and I could hook my laptop up to my tv, but the problem is that I don't think any parades will be happening at night (either Fat Tuesday itself or the Saturday before). I looked at a parade schedule online and the latest ones were starting at 5:30 (which is 4:30 Eastern). The party will probably start at 7:00 or 8:00 Eastern.

3. Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

skymike · 01-20-2010, 03:59 PM

I cant help with the King Cake, but I can tell you NOLA.com streams Parades & parties.

breesfan27 · 01-20-2010, 04:32 PM

My sister and brother-in-law order their king cakes from Haydel's Bakery. She says they are the best.

Haydel's Bakery

Deadwood has their version of Mardi Gras, so we go up there every year. Not nearly as exciting as the real thing, but when you live in South Dakota, you don't have many options.

strato · 01-21-2010, 01:23 AM

Mamou is the best one ive ever been to..Believe it or not Galveston Tx has a good one..lol..We opened for Blues Travler in 05 and that place was rockin..lots of bikers ..

skymike · 01-21-2010, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by strato

Mamou is the best one ive ever been to.....

My good friend from childhood was born there, and I've always wanted to go. The costumes are even scarier than regular ones. And they chase chickens... cmon. where else can you do that?

jphebert_24 · 01-21-2010, 08:21 AM

Meche's King Cakes are the best!!!

Lafayette, La

WarEagle · 01-21-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks guys! Will be nice to get some New Orleans flavor up here!

01-20-2010, 09:47 AM	#1
WarEagle Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 96	Mardi Gras Party Questions Hey Guys, I'm a former New Orleans native and I live in Virginia now. I was thinking of throwing a Mardi Gras party to introduce folks up here to New Orleans culture. I'll probably mix up a pot of jambalaya and maybe some red beans and rice and give away some beads. Of course the drinks will flow freely. Now a couple of questions: 1. If I order a king cake, what are some good places to order from? 2. I was thinking it would be cool to show a mardi gras parade on my tv during the party. I know there are some sites where you can stream the parades live and I could hook my laptop up to my tv, but the problem is that I don't think any parades will be happening at night (either Fat Tuesday itself or the Saturday before). I looked at a parade schedule online and the latest ones were starting at 5:30 (which is 4:30 Eastern). The party will probably start at 7:00 or 8:00 Eastern. 3. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
WarEagle Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 96

01-20-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Mardi Gras Party Questions I cant help with the King Cake, but I can tell you NOLA.com streams Parades & parties.

01-20-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mardi Gras Party Questions My sister and brother-in-law order their king cakes from Haydel's Bakery. She says they are the best. Haydel's Bakery Deadwood has their version of Mardi Gras, so we go up there every year. Not nearly as exciting as the real thing, but when you live in South Dakota, you don't have many options.

01-21-2010, 01:23 AM	#4
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Mardi Gras Party Questions Mamou is the best one ive ever been to..Believe it or not Galveston Tx has a good one..lol..We opened for Blues Travler in 05 and that place was rockin..lots of bikers ..

01-21-2010, 06:39 AM	#5
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Mardi Gras Party Questions Originally Posted by strato Mamou is the best one ive ever been to..... My good friend from childhood was born there, and I've always wanted to go. The costumes are even scarier than regular ones. And they chase chickens... cmon. where else can you do that?
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01-21-2010, 08:21 AM	#6
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01-21-2010, 10:02 AM	#7
WarEagle Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 96	Re: Mardi Gras Party Questions Thanks guys! Will be nice to get some New Orleans flavor up here!
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