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Mardi Gras Guide 2012

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Katie Tumminello
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Caroline Wright
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SMU chapter.

Brand new to New Orleans Mardi Gras this year? Or returning for another wild weekend? Either way, you can use this info to have the best three days Louisiana can offer.
 
First of all, be sure to pack an umbrella, water resistant North Face and maybe a poncho to slip your drink under. Thunderstorms begin on Thursday, February 16 and the rain will continue through Saturday. The sky should begin to clear Sunday morning to end the weekend on a sunny note.
 
Want to look the part? Be sure to check out Perlis, the Cajun clothier. From the short-sleeved Mardi Gras tri color polo to the white long-sleeved polo, you’ll look festive even without beads. Check out their online store:  http://www.perlis.com/index.php/signature-sytles/mardi-gras.html?___store=default
 
The biggest parades are Thursday- Sunday, including Muses, Hermes, Isis and Bacchus. Will Ferrell will be the head of Bacchus, so be sure to get to the parade early on Sunday to see him on the first float.
 
The French Quarter isn’t the only area where the parades roll. Be sure to check out this schedule to make sure you’re in the right place at the right time: http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule.html and the map below to find out where to stand.

 
Also, be sure to go to the ATM so you can buy whatever food, drinks and New Orleans novelties you want and need. Print out the map below so you won’t miss anything exciting!
 
Mardi Gras To Do List:

  1. Beignets (French donuts) at Café Du Monde
  2. Hand Grenade (drink) at Tropical Isle
  3. Walk down Bourbon Street
  4. Shopping and art galleries on Royal St.
  5. Fabulous shopping on Magazine St. (Uptown)

 
 
Lessaiz les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll, ladies! 

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Caroline Wright, a double major in Business Marketing and Communication Studies at Southern Methodist University, is thrilled to be part of the Her Campus Team. Although a St. Louis native, she has enjoyed becoming a true Texan in spirit over the past two years! She has been employed by a variety of companies including Kate Spade New York, NBC Universal Pictures, Brynn Bagot Public Relations, Rent the Runway, and Nordstrom. Caroline is currently Social Chair for her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta as well as serves on the Board of SMU's Student Foundation.