Xy and I went to see the Knights of Chaos last night. Schroeder’s posted a couple of pictures. It was a good satirical parade that made fun of all our so-called leaders.
Last year, I wasn’t really feeling the Carnival spirit until I saw Chaos and Muses.
This year, not so much.
For one thing, it was really cold. I was dressed warmly enough to be comfortable but Xy wasn’t. I gave her my coat. She also wasn’t feeling well. So we went home before Muses rolled, which was a shame, because Xy hasn’t ever seen Muses and I think she’d enjoy it. She’s not a big fan of any of the parades, and frankly neither am I, but after seeing Muses last year I’ve got to admit they are something special. They are the best of the major parades, with beautiful floats and more interesting throws than anyone else. I was bummed not to see them, but even more bummed for Xy’s sake.
For another thing, I’m in much more of a funk than I was a year ago. I know that the recovery of New Orleans will take a long time. A marathon, not a sprint, as the saying goes. But you can never finish a marathon by going in the wrong direction, and that’s what it seems like lately.
I’m still hoping against hope to have a little fun on Mardi Gras. If only I had a good idea for a costume.
PS: Thanks to Adrastos & Dr. A for the hospitality along the parade route.
You’re welcome. You really should check out Orpheus some time.
Please come back for any of the parades. We’ll heat up some soup. And we have plenty of jackets if you find yourself without!
What’s sometimes missing in a lot of the super parades is the neighborhood feel which you get with the smaller and earlier parades. Come to Thoth tomorrow morning (back on their usual route past Children’s and the nursing homes on Magazine St.) and escape before Bacchus. On Monday, Orpheus is usually not as crowded as Bacchus and is a very beautiful parade.
Costume inspiration usually hits me late…..