Mardi Gras, Parades, Celebrations, and Traditions

Mardi Gras, Parades, Celebrations, and Traditions


Laissez les bons temps rouler or more simply stated, “Let the good times roll!”


We’ve been fortunate to celebrate Mardi Gras and other festivals in several places that we have visited. It’s so exciting to hear the music and see the vibrant colored costumes and floats. There is always joy in the air and a sense of pride by those who have prepared for these moments. It is their shining hour. It is indeed the time to let the good times roll.

The most famous of all celebrations: New Orleans!


St Thomas festivities seemed to involve the entire island. Everyone participated!



San Antonio is a beautiful city in itself and the spring celebration with all of the flowers, music, lanterns, and the riverwalk made it magical.