16th Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival
"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States of America
New Orleans is redefining the definition of resilience. After Katrina, Rita, murders and scams, citizens are determined to reclaim their lives and the place generations have called home. It hasn't been quick, but by the grace of God, it will be!
A picture of that resilience can be seen in the many celebrations that continue to take place despite the adversity plaguing the city. As we rapidly approach the Mardi Gras season you should consider joining the 16 year old Zulu Lundi Gras Festival.
Born in 1993 from an idea by George Rainey of Zulu and Karen Noles of the Audubon Nature Institute, the Zulu celebration quickly caught on and has been a welcomed sight during the parade celebrations since its induction.
Although the parade is an integral part of the celebration, the real fun is during the festival.
The fesival begins at 10 AM, February 4th, 2008 in Woldenberg Park at the foot of Canal Street. There will be artist performing on three stages. One stage is totally dedicated to children's entertainment and is being sponsored by Frito Lay. You may view the entire event schedule at http://www.lundigrasfestival.com/schedule.html.
There will be a multitude of food vendors, jazz & Zydeco music and loads of fun. Admission is free.
Please come out and enjoy this wonderful celebration.
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Post a CommentVery interesting and information. Not so easy for me to visit from UK but maybe one day!
Wow! I'm over whelmed with the public and private response to this posting. Thanks for sharing your information. I hope your encouragement inspires others to visit the city.
I am from New Orleans as well but I now live in Texas. I will not be attending any of the festivities this year. If you have never been to New Orleans before please visit the hospitality is like none you have experienced anywhere before. I know New Orleans doesn't look like a safe place in the media but it's not as horrible as it seems, the people are not savages.
My husband and I were in New Orleans for the BCS game between Hawaii and Georgia, and we just wanted to thank the people of New Orleans for their genuine hospitality. Everywhere we went, people greeted us with warmth and smiles. While shopping at World Foods on Magazine Street, one lovely woman in particular went out of her way to extend a neighborly welcome. Following a brief conversation in the check-out line, we parted ways. It wasn't long though before she found us in the dining area. With smiles she explained she was preparing for the annual Zulu Festival and wanted to give us some mardi gras beads which she did. We were touched by Carole's enthusiastic friendliness, and God willing, would love to visit New Orleans again because of people like her. You don't have to be a politician or structural engineer to rebuild a city. You do have to be people of hope and courage and loving character. Kudos to Carole and those like her who exemplify that, and who make a difference by
I know Madi Gra is coming up in February, Some people are afraid to come to the city because of the crimes since Katrina. I lived in Harvey and Marrero for about 6 years and I really use to enjoy the parades, but the city stayed so full with drunks also people didn't move when you drove by in your car. I would be afraid that someone would get hit by the cars that was traveling on the small streets. I know everyone is trying to get things back in perspective. The people whom God has blessed to start all over again, they should be somewhere giving God thanks. Life is too short to fool around and loose your soul. God gave a lot of people a second chance to change their way of living.I've seen the pictures of what Katrina did, the pictures just gave you an idea of some of the things that was going on. I felt helpless when I saw all those children and adults suffering in the Super Dome and on top of roofs also wading in water waist and neck deep. Don't forget about the hours and hours spen