New Toulouse

Krewe Bayou will parade in the city this Saturday starting at 12:00 noon SLT. The theme of the parade, which will begin at the riverboat dock area, is “Wild and Wonderful Creatures,” and the public are invited to show up and second line—dancing umbrellas are available at the French Market freebie stall—or just make merry, cheer on the krewe, and call for beads and other parade throws. Music will be provided by the Oh Lord What Is That marching band.

When asked about this year’s royal court, a shadowy figure calling itself Queen Notakraken responded, “Down with the monarchist hegemony! All Krewe Bayou members are kings and queens now! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!” As this reporter backed away slowly, Notakraken added enigmatically, “Hippos!”

Jack Mondieu, Ace Reporter, is a figment of your imagination.