ALL ON A MARDI GRAS DAY

Reflections on Fat Tuesday, the crazy February day that creates a huge street party across New Orleans

Rebirth Brass Band lead the parade. Photo: Michael P. Smith

In New Orleans Mardi Gras got underway around two weeks ago, culminating with Fat Tuesday – when the entire French Quarter (and surrounding area) becomes a huge party and many revellers make an intense effort to get trashed. I’ve visited New Orleans at least a dozen times, only once making it to…