Mardi Gras season on the MS Gulf Coast is always fun, and this year it was especially meaningful for my husband and me.
2012 was my first year as a member of the Les Masquees Mardi Gras club. This meant a lot to my family because my mother-in-law is a past queen of the organization. My sister-in-law is also a member, and the three of us had so much fun at the ball together:
This year my husband and I got to attend the Bacchus Mardi Gras ball in New Orleans as guests of some dear friends of ours. It was our first New Orleans ball to attend, and we were amazed! The floats come right through the convention center where the ball is held. We literally had a front row seat to the Bacchus parade! Will Ferrell was the king of Bacchus this year. He gave a great speech at the ball. He is hilarious! Will Ferrell’s dad came out on stage and played a song on the piano and sang. He has a great voice. The Commodores played that night as well.
The Bacchus ball also marked the first time in at least five years that I wore a strapless dress:
My bra was engineered by NASA so those suckers wouldn’t fall out! Ha! Nate and I had a great night:
We went to all kinds of parades in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. The parade season culminated in a wonderful Fat Tuesday celebration at my sister-in-law’s beautiful, downtown Biloxi home. She fixed a feast that we could graze as we walked out to enjoy the parades just feet from her home. As usual my boys caught more beads than they could carry at the parades:
Do you live in an area that celebrates Mardi Gras? Have you ever been to New Orleans for the big celebration? Leave a comment and let me know!
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What a blast!! I’ve often wondered if the people who lived around/near New Orleans get as much of a thrill from Mardi Gras as the out of town guests. You looked supah-hot.
I visited New Orleans almost two and a half yeas ago for New Years. It was amazing. While I didn’t go during Mardi Gras I have always wanted to go back and attend the festivals and parades. The Gulf area has me in awe. I fell in love with the cities, the people, the food….what I would give to go back….
You look gorgeous, btw.
I’ve been to Mardi Gras twice but not since the kiddos have been born. It looks like you had a great time and the dress is gorgeous.
This year was my first Mardi Gras.. and we spent it in Biloxi as well, it was amazing, way different than what is pictured for us foreigners, is actually a very familiar celebration, lots of food, music and fun.. I’m really glad about the opportunity of being here at the time.. Looking foward for one in New Orleans now
BTW your kids are adorable and you looked stunning in that dress!