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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! |
