Where do we fit?
Mardi Gras. A south Louisiana tradition. There are parades, bands at every bar, almost 2 full weeks of revelry. And there are balls. Gorgeous, fun, glitter filled debutante nights of floor length gowns, champagne, big hair, and all the best schwag you can collect. Beads are like gold here. There are good beads, OK beads, great beads, and flat out crappy beads. Typically you want the flashy ones, the ones that have medallions on them, or something that sets them apart. I like the ones that are big and colorful: bright pink, pearl, or gold. But I have plenty that have something really great, like masks or babies. I have a tendency to dive for doubloons also. They aren't made of metal anymore but they are still collectors items and I have plenty. This years Krewe of Rio stash This year I accompanied a good friend of mine to a more upper tier ball. The way Mardi Gras works here, each Krewe has a celebration, or Bal. The prime gay ball to attend is the Krewe of Apol