Sunday before Mardi Gras

Well folks we are up and out on the streets collecting our beads and all the wonderful good vibes here on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. The parades started at 11 am, but we are still looking for them on our spot at 12:30. There is plenty of music and fun on the street

People have brought their own floats, recliners, ladders, footballs, BBQs, coolers, and hula-hoops.  Ellen  is getting her crowd photos now.

For Donna Heath here are the kids on the ladders waiting for the beads, and a chance to yell, "Hey mister, throw me one!!!!"

 Here is the zombie voodoo group

 And here come the beads, footballs, stuff animals, cups and good cheer. The Irish House across the street has two open windows selling what ever libation you could want.

 And between every float is a marching band,