Mardi Gras

skymike · 02-28-2011, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Luda34

Hey just was wondering if any of you still get excited about Mardi Gras. I know everyones older now and it not like when we were kids but want anyone opinion...

I think Mardi Gras is beautiful, and I think you should still get excited. I am, and I wasnt even raised in N.O.

Originally Posted by Luda34

New Orleans is the only place were you can get 20 dollar gas, an shrimp poboy and a bottle of Crown or Hennessy or both in the same gas station...

We do have some stupid rules here in TX - I'm the 1st to admit that.

Originally Posted by Luda34

Oh forgot to mention the most important thing THE WIFE AND KIDS AREN'T GOING.

now you're wrong for that. JMO. You should raise your kids to appreciate Mardi Gras, just like you did. I aint mad & I sure cant judge, being a former dog myself, but if you still need somewhere to get in trouble-- You can do stupid stuff right here in H-town. N.O. should be about your culture and memories. Just my opinion-- I dont know anything.

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Everything is Houston is one big corporate hangout, it would never work here cause they would try to infuse the mexican culture into it (yes i know they are catholic too) plus nothing is quite as good as the original

I am a Mexican & I agree with that totally. If I'm celebrating St. Patrick's, I want to get Irish. If I celebrate Mardi Gras, I want it Louisianian. We have Mexican stuff every day here.

And #2, youre right on again. It would be "ReliantEnergy/Chase Bank Mardi Gras at Discovery Green-- a celebration of culture, diversity, and earth conservation. This year's Parade Queen is Sheila Jackson Lee. With special guests Kathy Griffin and Oprah. Musical entertainment from Fiestas Latino, and 3 nights of salsa & meringue. Friday night is Transgender Pride night. (trace of Cajun or Creole, anyone?)

tickets are 20.00, available at Macy's and Fiesta Mart. Party starts at 7pm and ends at 11:30pm. Remember to Drink Responsibly. (as HPD will set up 35 checkpoints surrounding the area.)

02-28-2011, 04:30 PM	#6
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by Luda34 Hey just was wondering if any of you still get excited about Mardi Gras. I know everyones older now and it not like when we were kids but want anyone opinion... I think Mardi Gras is beautiful, and I think you should still get excited. I am, and I wasnt even raised in N.O. Originally Posted by Luda34 New Orleans is the only place were you can get 20 dollar gas, an shrimp poboy and a bottle of Crown or Hennessy or both in the same gas station... We do have some stupid rules here in TX - I'm the 1st to admit that. Originally Posted by Luda34 Oh forgot to mention the most important thing THE WIFE AND KIDS AREN'T GOING. now you're wrong for that. JMO. You should raise your kids to appreciate Mardi Gras, just like you did. I aint mad & I sure cant judge, being a former dog myself, but if you still need somewhere to get in trouble-- You can do stupid stuff right here in H-town. N.O. should be about your culture and memories. Just my opinion-- I dont know anything. Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Everything is Houston is one big corporate hangout, it would never work here cause they would try to infuse the mexican culture into it (yes i know they are catholic too) plus nothing is quite as good as the original I am a Mexican & I agree with that totally. If I'm celebrating St. Patrick's, I want to get Irish. If I celebrate Mardi Gras, I want it Louisianian. We have Mexican stuff every day here. And #2, youre right on again. It would be "ReliantEnergy/Chase Bank Mardi Gras at Discovery Green-- a celebration of culture, diversity, and earth conservation. This year's Parade Queen is Sheila Jackson Lee. With special guests Kathy Griffin and Oprah. Musical entertainment from Fiestas Latino, and 3 nights of salsa & meringue. Friday night is Transgender Pride night. (trace of Cajun or Creole, anyone?) tickets are 20.00, available at Macy's and Fiesta Mart. Party starts at 7pm and ends at 11:30pm. Remember to Drink Responsibly. (as HPD will set up 35 checkpoints surrounding the area.)
	Last edited by skymike; 02-28-2011 at 04:36 PM..