Sop sends greetings – and pictures – from the Mardi Gras parade of the Krewe of Nereids and reports a record crowd, even larger than those before Katrina.
One of his first messages suggested a link to the economy and I agree. However, I’ll have to wait for him to know if the large crowd is an indication people are more appreciative for what they have or what’s thrown from the floats.
The floats and the work that goes into the parade are impressive even from 150 or so miles away.
“Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
“Laissez les bons temps rouler!” is a Cajun expression meaning “Let the good times roll!” It strongly conveys the “joie de vivre” (“joy of living”) attitude…although hardly a new invention, the expression now appears on everything from T-shirts to bumper stickers…
The parade crew is putting the last of the floats in the den now. The men who volunteer to drive the tractors take on a great responsibility so everyone else can have a great time.
Pro bono publico.
Sop
I look forward to this parade every year with my family and good friends!