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| The picture story of my first Mardi Gras ride in New Orleans with the Krewe of Nyx | . |
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| 6:30pm: Load-up the night before our ride. |
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| Making sure I have all my hooks and holders ready to go for my throws (thanks to Dad's assistance) |
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Float #17's theme: It's All About Me |
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| Ready to go ... |
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| 8am: The morning of with my parents. |
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| I feel like a cartoon character bursting with color, thanks to the pink wig and vibrant costume. |
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| 9am: Starting the day off with pre-brunch Mimosas at a fellow Nyx sister's home in the French Quarter. |
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| We had not one but two birthday Nyx sisters riding on our float...meet Nannette. |
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| The beautiful view of St. Louis Cathedral from the balcony. |
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| Some fun Breakfast at Tiffany nails c/o Jeanine. |
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| The Lovely Ladies of Float #17!! |
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| 10:30am: Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters. |
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| Reigning as Goddess Nyx II is Lauren Thom. |
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| Celebrity Grand Marshal Laura Buchtel of WWL-TV. |
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| 1:30pm: Pre Parade Party at Generations Hall. |
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| Showing off our lit-up headdresses |
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| 4:30pm: Escort to our Uptown location for parade time (I so love that our sign wasn't grammatical correct) |
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| My location: Top Natural Ground #4 spot |
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| Our float rocked with throws, we barely had room to stand. |
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| All the floats lined up and ready to ride...Hail Nyx! |
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| Lost in my Throws |
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| Lets do this... |
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| 7pm: Go Time |
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| Wonderful ride, rain and all! |
Thank you so much for posting. I can tell you had an amazing time. You look so cute in your costume!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for next year...I am now a riding member!
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ReplyDeletehaha....I had to correct a typo :) Didn't know there was be proof that I can't type well! haha
DeleteThat was one of the best weeks of my LIFE! Thanks for bringing it to me! We love you so much and are so proud of you, our daughter!
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