Your Mardi Gras plans

[guids]

I think things should be pretty nuts around here, St. Louis has had the 2nd largest mardi gras party in the US, behind NO obv, so I assume this year we will have the biggest. Im starting friday at noon, taking work off early, going to start with a big plate of gator and fries, and proceed to get hammered for 3 days straight.
Little known things to see if you guys are in town:

Soulard area, the bastille (a gay bar), has drag races right out in front of the bar at about 1pm. By, drag races I mean all the infamous drag queens from around town do a 40 yd dash in full getup, its really hilarious.

The dog parade, which i dont go to, but Im sure some of you animal overs would be interested.

damn, I really cant think of the other fun stuff right now, it will come to me sooner or later.

[ElaineMonster]

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[guids]

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I read the end of the trip report you posted. You guys have any idea how many tourists are comming down? How big of a difference is it going to be compared to years past?

[ElaineMonster]

No, I don't have any idea except that there are still hotel rooms available, or so CNN says. Not sure how reliable that is.

[junglewarfare]

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No, I don't have any idea except that there are still hotel rooms available, or so CNN says. Not sure how reliable that is.

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Uh, of all the problems mardi gras in new orleans is going to have, unavailability of lodging and overcrowding is very, very low on the list.

[guids]

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No, I don't have any idea except that there are still hotel rooms available, or so CNN says. Not sure how reliable that is.

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Uh, of all the problems mardi gras in new orleans is going to have, unavailability of lodging and overcrowding is very, very low on the list.

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Uh, your comment doesnt make sense in the context of this thread, nit.

[Ed Miller]

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Uh, of all the problems mardi gras in new orleans is going to have, unavailability of lodging and overcrowding is very, very low on the list.

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Ok, then what are the big problems?

[LittleOldLady]

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No, I don't have any idea except that there are still hotel rooms available, or so CNN says. Not sure how reliable that is.

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Where are all these hotel rooms? I need one for Saturday night and haven't been able to find ne. I had a confirmed reservation with Expedia and was notified last night that they overbooked and my reservation was cancelled....

Sitting here wearing my purple long beads.....

[MyTurn2Raise]

there are no rooms for Saturday night...only a few for Friday and Sunday....more on Thursday, Monday, and Tuesday

I've been looking

[Jack of Arcades]

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