Mardi Gras in New Orleans, where should I start?  As a New Orleans native, I know Mardi Gras has many traditions associated with it and what it means varies from person to person. The celebration has religious roots, with religious elements that are observed to this day, but when the words “Mardi Gras” and “New Orleans” are mentioned in the same sentence, what most people think about is about as far away from religion as you can get.  But many people think of the parades, so here’s my insider perspective on them. ... Read More