A ‘tit Preview to 2015

By Doug MacCash, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune  February 05, 2015 at 2:47 PM On Wednesday (Feb.4) members of the Krewe of 'tit Rex, New Orleans' marvelous miniature Carnival parade, provided a preview sample of four tiny hand-built floats and an assortment of mini throws. The 'tit Rex parade takes place Saturday (Feb. 7) at 5 p.m. in the Marigny neighborhood during Mardi Gras 2015. One of floats featured an absurdist take on paleontology, arguing that the mighty

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A guide to Mardi Gras flags: Banners fly high during the Carnival season

  We may be small, but we choose to be. via Nola.com —– By Sue Strachan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune  Email the author | Follow on Twitter  on February 02, 2015 at 11:17 AM, updated February 03, 2015 at 6:54 PM It's that time of year when homes, still a little drab from the winter, begin to take on a festive, more colorful look. While the Stars and Stripes always are on display, it's between

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A Parade-Goers Guide to Viewing

  Although the 'tit Rəx Parade route is relatively short (just 13 blocks), you may still wonder, "Where is the best place to see/do _____?" Here are a few suggestions, grouped for specific parade-goers:   Parents with Small Children:  The neutral ground of St. Roch, above Marais St. is where we will be lining up in preparation to roll. This not only provides the best light, but also the most room to walk around and

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