The most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras

The most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.

The illustrated booklet called How To Mardi Gras has

- 36 pages, 36 illustrations,
- this guide's cool for students, adults, anyone who needs a quick study on the seasonal madness.

Order copies from the publisher - $10 each includes shipping - at 318 272 6045.
- Costumes, krewes, music, history, lore: it's all here.

Hey, ya'll: laisser les bon temps rouler!

Don Tubbs sells How To Mardi Gras in Bossier City

Don Tubbs sells How To Mardi Gras in Bossier City, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.

That's Tubbs Hardware and Cajun Gifts, a major emporium for all things Carnival.

615 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111-3752
(318) 746-0311

Blanc et Noir Marching Society established in 2007

Blanc et Noir 07
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Having established a new krewe in 2007, there has been no activity on this How To Mardi Gras site. But there are still books to be sold and shows to be presented.

Participation in the Fais Do-do by Youree Drive Middle 8th graders, Shreveport, was terrific

Youree Drive Middle 8th graders, Shreveport: Iko Iko
Originally uploaded by trudeau

This row of Youree Drive Middle students didn't know they were coming to the stage to wield shakers and strike a pose as Iko Iko played. But, as you can see, they made the most of being on stage in front of some 300 of their peers.

Dancing with some 300 Youree Drive Middle 8th graders, Shreveport

Youree Drive Middle 8th graders, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Shreveport 8th graders at Youree Drive Middle were wowed by traditional Bayou State music as they participated in Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau. In a show that went from cajun to zydeco to New Orleans jazz, the students found themselves able to pick up each style of dancing.

Waynesboro, Mississippi group learning to second line at Ralph & Kacoo's, Bossier City

Waynesboro, Mississippi group learning to second line at Ralph & Kacoo's, Bossier City
Originally uploaded by trudeau

"Hello. I'm Robert Trudeau and I'm from Clara, Mississippi." Cracked them up.

Enjoyed entertaining some 52 people from Wayne County, Ms, in Jan 08. Ralph & Kacoo's, Bossier City, was an outstanding place to dance these saucy people round the room.

The audience sang along melliflously, danced with aplomb, and laughed at my jokes. They seemed to appreciate the themes of Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau.

Also, the food was rich and peppery and manager Debbie Fallardeau was terrifically helpful. Find my guide, How To Mardi Gras, on sale in the Ralph & Kacoo's Gift Shop.

Now available on Etsy.com: the most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras

The most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Please pick up a copy or two of How to Mardi Gras via the charming craft site Etsy.com. You'll find it under seller trudeau11. While ir was printed at a shop, the illustrations and copy are all the work of my hand. Handmade in quite a few ways.

$8 plus 2$ shipping.

The most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras

The most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras
Originally uploaded by trudeau

36 pages, 36 illustrations, this guide's cool for students, adults, anyone who needs a quick study on the seasonal madness. Order copies from the publisher - $6 each - at 318-861-6809. Costumes, krewes, music, history, lore: it's all here. Hey, ya'll: laisser les bon temps rouler.

And catch us soon, s'il vous plait, on eBay.

Allons danser! cajun waltz during Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Fais Do-do: girls just want to have fun

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Eh, la bas! A Cajun waltz during fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Eh, toi! A zydeco jig during Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Doin the zydeco at a luncheon with Robert Trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport: Clarence Babineaux

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport: Clarence Babineaux
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport

Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau