Mardi Gras in September
Today’s weather is gorgeous — ideal for what’s turning out to be a day-long celebration of the reopening of the Superdome. It’s a bit like a mini-Mardi Gras, with city offices closing early and so much anticipation of tonight’s football game against division rival Atlanta. It seems as if half the folks I’ve seen out and about today are wearing some kind of Saints gear, and whole city is focused big-time on what’s happening inside the dome starting at 7:30pm. Win or lose, getting the dome back in operation is extremely symbolic. I think the only thing that will be equally symbolic of New Orleans’ rebirth will be when the streetcars start running on St. Charles once again. TBK and I plan to go down to the dome to enjoy some of the goings-on, since I have the day off today.
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Virtually every bar in town will have something going on for those who don’t have game tickets. Looks like the best thing going on near our house will be at The Bulldog on Magazine. Clear skies and temps in the low 70s mean it will be a puuuuuh-fect night to be outside doing about anything. While roughly 80,000 folks will be partying in the dome, three times that many will be gathered at various spots around the parish.
Oh, and the tailgating cranked up about 7 this morning. But this ain’t about football, babygirl. It’s about a huge, giant monster step on The Road Back. It’s a glorious goddamn day to be a New Orleanian.
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“It’s a glorious goddamn day to be a New Orleanian.”
Ain’t it though - even if it is only virtually?!
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Yeah, Craig. Hope you and TBK have a blast!
Congratulations to the N.O. Saints.. and to the city of New Orleans.. the game tonight, showed the want and will power of the powers to be.. The Best to all of you in the upcomeing months and years of rebuilding…
…and so the Saints win. In a rather dominating fashion. For now.
Long season ahead. But we’ll enjoy it for this week.
This one is sweet.
Who dat say they gonna beat dem Saints!?
3-0 Believe it!