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Mardi Gras in Cape Girardeau? Part 3 in a series about Mardi Gras (This is not meant to be an exhaustive treatise). Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday" for all practical purposes was incorporated into the early Catholic church, during the middle ages, as a celebration to begin the period of lent leading up to the Easter Celebration. On March 3, 1699 the first American Mardi Gras was celebrated near modern-day New Orleans. The tradition is still carried on in New Orleans with many other krewes represented on floats in a myriad of parades. For many in the region surrounding Cape Girardeau, Soulard is the place to be for Mardi Gras. Boasting one of the largest Mardi Gras's in the country it has parties, balls and a parade. The city mayor hosts a ball in city hall, complete with music, food and costumes.  Could Cape have a similar experience and impact? Most likely not, since we don't have the metro St. Louis population from which to draw. But, in this tri-state region, there is a large population base from which to build a significant festival. Mardi Gras in Cape, wihtin a few short years, could potentially be one of the most significant events of the year. Just imagine parties, balls and various events at venues all over the area prior to Mardi Gras. And a large parade made up of many area orgranizations and private groups just before the final event on Fat Tuesday. A number of you have shared with us your interest and excitement in this subject. Obviously, a project of this magnitude would take numerous committed individuals and/or groups to make it happen. Let us hear from you. Do you agree or disagree? If you agree, would you be willing to participate in the planning and organizing of a Cape Girardeau Mardi Gras? What do you think? Would you like to share your thoughts on the subject. Feel free to send them to us via email mail@iLuvLocalplaces.com,. on our website guestbook or Facebook fanpage where we have started a discussion for Mardi Gras. We will have further commentary on this in the future. The History Channel has a series of videos about Mardi Gras's history. Click Here and whatch/listen. The commecial content is all "The History Channel" and we make no money from this link, just good informaiton. laissez les bon temps rouler! & Luv Local, (let the good times roll) Janet Wade P.S. - Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) at Broussard's Cajun Cuisine and Rude Dog Pub, will be fun, But the Friday before is going to be one of the biggest parties in Cape for the year. Click on the Mardi Grast Block and get ready to party! |
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New Year's Resolution to Shop Local
The economy would have to be the Number One issue of 2009 and many suspect it will be in the coming year as well. With the 2010 New Year now upon us and resolutions being considered, we would encourage you to make supporting local one of your top priorities! Since so much of what we do is from habit or routine, why not consider changing your shopping habits by choosing a local option. Many of you have told us how you shop exclusively with local places, many more have told us you support the idea and frequently shop local. While we have been encouraged by the feedback. please consider how you can do even more. In these difficult times community is more important than ever.
We have written several articles regarding your economic impact in choosing to spend those hard earned dollars with locally owned places.You will find the local retail, hardware/lumber companies, garden nurseries, ........ Click Here for the Complete article.
The economy would have to be the Number One issue of 2009 and many suspect it will be in the coming year as well. With the 2010 New Year now upon us and resolutions being considered, we would encourage you to make supporting local one of your top priorities! Since so much of what we do is from habit or routine, why not consider changing your shopping habits by choosing a local option. Many of you have told us how you shop exclusively with local places, many more have told us you support the idea and frequently shop local. While we have been encouraged by the feedback. please consider how you can do even more. In these difficult times community is more important than ever.
We have written several articles regarding your economic impact in choosing to spend those hard earned dollars with locally owned places.You will find the local retail, hardware/lumber companies, garden nurseries, ........ Click Here for the Complete article.
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Your Local Library!
Interesting and Fun Science activity for the young, find out more on our calendar for this Wednesday! Click Here
For those who have young kids or simply find nightlife entertainment not to your liking, you may find the local library just the place to be.
Frequently we here people with young kids talk about the lack of things to do and certainly the adults have an edge when it comes to the number of activities.
In researching the area's libraries we have found they are offering various activities and interesting subjects to educate our kids in an engaging way.
Our recreation and activities calendar will be a good source for you to use as we will be including the fun and engaging events from area libraries in 2010.
Our 12/29 newsletter includes links to all the area libraries. Click Here to see the newsletter.
Interesting and Fun Science activity for the young, find out more on our calendar for this Wednesday! Click Here
For those who have young kids or simply find nightlife entertainment not to your liking, you may find the local library just the place to be.
Frequently we here people with young kids talk about the lack of things to do and certainly the adults have an edge when it comes to the number of activities.
In researching the area's libraries we have found they are offering various activities and interesting subjects to educate our kids in an engaging way.
Our recreation and activities calendar will be a good source for you to use as we will be including the fun and engaging events from area libraries in 2010.
Our 12/29 newsletter includes links to all the area libraries. Click Here to see the newsletter.
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