...48 Hours 'til the Grand Parade.
The weather forecast for Saturday(for the moment) is partly cloudy with highs in the mid-40s. However, other forecasts are calling for highs in the lower 40s. Best advice to any revelers heading to Soulard Sat. morning is stick your toe out the door and dress prepared based on your own research. 2nd best advice....do a couple of Jager shots before you go out into the cold. Warms you up everytime. Here are a few more bits of advice from an experienced Pardi Gras-er.
- Get down there early. I assure you that parking will be a nightmare.
- Bring plenty of cash. The ATM lines are almost as ridiculous as some of the porta-potties.
- Bring ID. Really...duh.
- Don't bring any contraband. The cops are generally a bit on the unforgiving side during Mardi Gras.
- Don't buy a shit ton of beads. It's tempting, but a person can only don a certain amount of beads. Some are relatively heavy, and you will have whiplash-like symptoms the next day. However, whiplash may be the least concern for most of you come Sunday morning.
- If possible, leave the kids at home. It's understandable if they wish to experience the parade, but there are a variety of adult activities that are not for childrens' eyes.
- Don't whore yourself for boobs. It's just not worth it, and besides it's cold.
- Do check out the various sponsored stands (i.e. NORML) as well as the food/beverage vendors (1860s Hardshell/Cicero's etc.). Red beans & rice is superb on a cold, winter day.
- Be courteous and respectful. There are tons of people fueled by alcohol, boobs, and God only knows what else.
- Do check out the high heel drag queen race outside of Clementines at 3pm.
- Respect the good folks of Soulard and their property. They're kind enough to let 250,000+ drunken idiots into their neighborhood for a day.
- Don't piss on or in it if it ain't a toilet. Don't piss on yourself either. Same goes for vomit.
- MOST IMPORTANT - PACE YOURSELF. YOU HAVE A LONG DAY OF DRINKING AHEAD.
So I will see all of you funken drucks in historic Soulard on Saturday bright & early. Dress warm, grab your beads, and most importantly have a whole buttload of fun while you're there. It only comes around once a year.
Until next time.....
