Mardi Gras costume fun

We’ve got such a fun, big group coming for Mardi Gras that I think we should do some kind of group costume for Lundi Gras. Here’s a couple ideas, but I’m sure there are better ones.

1. Boys, girls, everyone cross dresses (Thankfully Paul’s not coming or things might get confusing).
2. 70s attire is always cool and there’s lots of options.
3. Girl and guy cheerleaders
4. Clowns

I know you guys can do better than those. Remember to consider things that are adjustable enough to fit the weather and affordable for everyone.

Parade Schedule

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
• Babylon 5:30 pm
• Chaos 6:15 pm
• Muses 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
• Hermes 5:45 pm
• D’Etat 6:30 pm
• Morpheus 7:15 pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
• Iris 11:00 am
• Tucks noon
• Endymion 3:30 pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
• Okeanos 11:30 am
• Thoth 11:30 am
• Mid-City 1:30 pm
• Bacchus 5:15 pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
• Proteus 5:15 pm
• Orpheus 5:45 pm

MARDI GRAS, FEBRUARY 20
• Zulu 8:00 am
• Rex 10:00 am
• Elks Orleans will follow Rex
• Crescent City will follow Elks Orleans

34 thoughts on “Mardi Gras costume fun”

  1. How about dressing as insects…. I have this really great lady bug costume. Or the 80’s (that might hit too close to home for most of you) but I also have a lot of beautiful 80’s hits in my closet.

  2. Kent … I could be wrong, but I think costumes get more play at night. If not Lundi Gras, maybe Saturday or Sunday? Why don’t you suggest a costume before bitching about it, assface? Why can’t you be more like C-Dog?

    C-Dog: Keep up the good work.

  3. Oh I also love the idea of alter-egos….
    I love dressing up!!!!! I am going to pack ONLY costume like outfits.

  4. I like the cheerleader idea.
    Some other ideas (keep in mind, it’s late, I haven’t thought them all the way through, and I’m not sure how many of us there are or what everyone looks like)

    The Pink Ladies and T Birds from Grease
    Animal House Toga party
    Mouseketeers
    The Von Trapps
    The Partridge Family
    The Justice League/Superheros
    Brownie Troop

    and the one that’s making me laugh at 1:30 in the morning

    Gay Atheist Boy Scouts

  5. we should all just wear some white blond wigs like children of the corn..if you are part of the group and blond great for you..an even cheaper costume!

  6. Or how about Doctors/Nurses. White lab coats or surgical scrubs. Don’t ask how, but I have about 20 sets of scrubs, and can probably get more, enough for all. Light blue/dark blue. With pockets. And of course you can layer for cold weather. “Doctor’s Amuck” or “in the Muck & Mire” “We’re here to Heal New Orleans” With syringes for jello shots. (Medicaltoys.com) cheap sthethoscopes, hairnets, bedpans, and with all my hospital visits, I have a collection of urine catchers. To drink out of, not use!

  7. chelsey and i both have lab coats, and we work at a goodwill, so we could get that stuff for anyone who needed it.

  8. Capt. Jack I love the idea of syringes for jello shots. What a great idea…….

    I will pass on the urine catcher to drink out of. But thanks anyway……….

  9. This is shades of years past when Jack had kidney stones and went to Mardi Gras in his hospital gown. I like the idea,,,we are here to heal New Orleans.

  10. I’m all for wearing teh scrubs. And we still have the plastic donut that Kent had to sit on when he broke his ass.

  11. Excellent job, guys, especially you Jack. I assume that will be for Mardi Gras Day. I’m in. Please reserve me some scrubs and at least three jello syringes.
    I’ll likely being doning a costume for Lundi Gras as well. But it certainly doesn’t have to be a group.

  12. Thomas and I were thinking that we shoud only drink red bull and vodka out of the urine catchers for an added effect.
    I will also be wearing a wig on Lundi Gras, becasue I’m bald and feel like I deserve hair. Any one that has a wig that they would allow me to wear please let me know.

  13. So does Jack. He’s hairless as well.
    And, oh, iced tea and rum is also a good urine catcher fluid.

  14. Jack – Leslie told me that I should let you know I’m in for the doctors/nurses idea so you count me in the need scrubs group – Thank you. Great idea.

  15. Susan and I are collecting medical things…scrub caps, stethoscopes, etc. I emailed Kent about this, but did not hear from him, ( not football related ) but let me know if anyone would like some of these things. I love the “we are here to heal NO” theme.

  16. OK, So are scrubs the apparel of choice for Fat Tuesday? Those who are coming, please let me know your size preference so I’ll have yours ready and a good idea of how many sets we’ll actually need. Or call. 504 296-6564. It’s getting close, so don’t be slow. And think about signs, throws (e.g., tongue depressors, Q-tips, cotton balls, or some other stuff).

  17. Jack … Are lab coats available? If so, I’d love one. If not, I would like to reserve a large set of scrubs, pink if possible.

  18. Jack … any idea how the sizes run? Maybe what sizes you and Kent and Leslie might require?

  19. Sorry, I don’t have any lab coats or pink scrubs. Mine are light blue/dark blue, and run a bit baggy. I wear Lg, Kent maybe XL, Leslie Med. I’m going to look at a few medical supply places in town for other stuff. I’ll let y’all know what I find.

  20. I request pale pink scrubs. Dave should have lime green. When I was little, my pediatrician had little clip on animals for her stethoscope. I need to find a few. Susan, does Shane have the kiddie stethoscope? Can I trade him a toy for it?

    And I think I’m a medium.

  21. Sorry, Leslie Shane does not have a kiddie stethoscope. But I am trying my best to gather as many as I can from school. I will make sure you have one for Mardi Gras. I do have the clip on animals. How does Garfield sound??

    Can’t wait to see you guys.

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