Daily Photo – Buffalo Soldier
Buffalo Soldier (Click image for larger view)
This Buffalo Soldier was riding with his colleagues in the leading units of the Krewe of Pontchartrain parade in 2009.
Daily Photo – The Sousaphone Player
The Sousaphone Player (Click image for larger view)
A parade is not a parade without music! Interspersed between the floats are marching bands, in the most part from High Schools. Accompanied by Drill Teams and Dance Teams, these…
Daily Photo – Fleur-de-Lys Spangled Banner
Fleur-de-Lys Spangled Banner (Click image for larger view)
2010 was the first year I actually noticed these 'only in Louisiana' variations on Old Glory - the flag of the United States. This one was flying from the porch…
Daily Photo – Endymion Officer 2010
Endymion Officer 2010 (Click image for larger view)
In this image, an officer of the Endymion Krewe heads towards his horse having secured some prized Endymion footballs for his sons. He holds their hands tightly - it can be easy to become separated in the mass of people.
Daily Photo – Endymion Flambeau 2010
Endymion Flambeau 2010 (Click image for larger view)
I thought I lead off with this image of one of the Flambeau carriers from the 2010 Endymion parade. This was taken as the parade was about to set off. This guy was one of a group of about eight, all similarly dressed for their march to the Superdome. The torch is fueled from a propane tank secured to the frame on his back.
Memories of Hurricane Ike
It was a dark and stormy night No, really, it was. Three years ago, on the 7th anniversary of 9/11, my family was among millions of others preparing for the…