Mardi Gras Preview

As we’ve done for many years, today we’re going to preview Mardi Gras 2026 with our friend Arthur Hardy. This one is especially sweet as Arthur is retiring after 50 years. We look back on his career, on the iconic Mardi Gras Guide he created, and look to the future and what this Carnival season holds for us.

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Thank You

Thanks to Arthur Hardy for joining me today. Thanks also to Joel Sharpton of Pro Podcasting Services for editing the podcast.

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