Mardi Gras 2023

Today’s episode is our annual discussion of Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Arthur Hardy, publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide.

We discuss history, what’s new in 2023 and more. To purchase the 47th annual edition of the Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras guide, click here.

Sponsors

Sunset Chasers

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The Historic New Orleans Collection

Support comes from The Historic New Orleans Collection, the city’s premiere history museum, located at five twenty Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter.

Check out their online publication called First Draft. Its’ a combination blog and online exhibition space. hnoc.org/firstdraft

Starting on October 20, 2022 and running through January 22nd the Historic New Orleans Collection will present an exhibit entitled Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean. While we call the original city the French Quarter, there is an amazing amount of Spanish influence there. The exhibit will include more than 125 pieces from THNOCs own collection as well as from other museums in the United States and Spain. For more, listen to episode 168, then go to HNOC.org/Visit to plan your trip.

Patreon

Today’s episode is sponsored by our Patreon Supporters.

If you love the podcast, the Facebook group and the work I’m doing please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Find out more at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst.

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My Book

I have a book! The Beyond Bourbon Street Insider’s Guide to New Orleans officially released on May1st.

You can find it online at major retailers like Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes and Noble and more.

In New Orleans, Octavia Books, Blue Cypress have it, as well as The OW, a store located at 2850 Magazine, Fleurty Girl in the French Quarter has it, as does NOLA T-Shirt Club on Magazine.

NOLA T-Shirt Club also has copies available in their online shop, and those are autographed by me. Some are signed by my girls as well, who played a big part in bringing the book to life.

If you love the show, the, podcast, and New Orleans, please consider picking up a copy. For more on the book, check out episode 157.

Thank You

Thanks to Arthur Hardy for sitting down with me to discuss Mardi Gras. This has become an annual tradition, and one I enjoy immensely. Thanks also to Joel Sharpton of Pro Podcasting Services for editing the podcast.

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