Happy Fat Tuesday! I am a HUGE fan of everything New Orleans and am super sad that I did not make it to NOLA for any Mardi Gras celebrations (I say this most years because in the 8 years I have lived in Tallahassee I have only made it to Mardi Gras twice).
I am not a huge partier but something about New Orleans and Mardi Gras just makes me happy…
Mardi Gras 2010 aka the cold Mardi Gras
Tallahassee is only a 6 hour drive from New Orleans and there used to be a party bus service that would take people to/from for like $70. You hopped on the bus at 10am, got to Bourbon Street as the sun is setting, drank hand grenades and caught beads until 4am, then hopped back on the bus and woke up in Tallahassee. Can’t. Beat. That.
Mardi Gras 2008
Heck, even New Orleans in November makes me happy:
Our first co-birthday trip in 2010
The food, the music, the culture, I love it all. I might not be on Bourbon Street tonight but that won’t stop me from bringing a little of the Big Easy into my house with some cajun rice on my plate and Louis Armstrong on the stereo. Next best thing, right?
Fat Tuesday is not just parades and beads though. It is the last hurrah before Ash Wednesday begins the Lent season. I am not super religious but have always participated in Lent by ‘giving up’ something that I enjoy as a way to prepare for the Easter feast. I still don’t know what I will be giving up this year but let’s hope it goes better than the year I gave up chocolate and ended up eating chocolate chip pancakes the Friday after Ash Wednesday. Ooops. BTW those 48 hours is also probably the longest chocolate free streak I have had to date. Embarrassing.
Ok, I am out to enjoy my last hurrah with a Hurricane and some live music.
Anyone else celebrating Mardi Gras?
Ever been to New Orleans/Mardi Gras?
Fitcupcaker
/ February 12, 2013Ive never been, sounds crazy and fun, and a little scary all at once…haha
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013I was nervous my first Mardi gras and you def need to be alert but its such a fun experience and sooo worth it. We’ve never had any real issues.
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
/ February 12, 2013I’m celebrating but not in NOLA, unfortunately. I’m all decked out in purple, yellow, and green today, and I plan to have a few drinks
I’ve never been to NOLA but would LOVE LOVE LOVE to go.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013You should! It’s such a cool city.
Jade
/ February 12, 2013I really want to go to NOLA, not necessarily for Mardi Gras though. Although I suppose that would be fine too!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013Going during non Mardi gras time def has its perks. I love it all year round though
pickyrunner
/ February 12, 2013Hahhaha I’m planning on “giving up dessert” although that doesn’t mean sugar. Hot chocolate is still totally acceptable.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013Good luck! I think we settled on giving up fried food. I’m already craving French fries!
allisonhayes91
/ February 12, 2013I WANT A HURRICANE. Take me with you to get one! Maybe I’ll have to go make myself a “mock” one….haha. I’m attempting to give up junk food for Lent. Actually, I’m not attempting. I’m doing it. I eat it WAY too much. I need to teach myself some self-control.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013Good for you! We settled on fried food. We’ve been a little fry happy these days so it’ll be a good change!
Natalie
/ February 12, 2013I would love to go to New Orleans! Mardi Gras is def on my bucket list
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013You should go! It’s a blast.
Running In Heels
/ February 12, 2013I’ve never been but Margi Gras is absolutely on my to-do list!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013It’s such a fun time. My sis is already planning the my bachelorette party to be there next year
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
/ February 12, 2013I went to New Orleans last March for a long weekend, and I loved every second of it. It was unreal; unlike any other city I’ve ever been to. Enjoy your Hurricane!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013The whole city has such a great vibe, it sucks you in!
moderngirlnutrition
/ February 12, 2013Sounds so fun! Happy Mardi Gras:)
Whine Less
/ February 13, 2013I have never been to New Orleans but it is definitely on my list of places to visit.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 13, 2013You should. The food is reason enough to go
Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen
/ February 13, 2013Love Mardi Gras in NOLA! Great pics!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 14, 2013It’s such a blast! My sis is already planning the bachelorette party for Mardi gras next year