The featured image is of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, not Carnival in New Orleans. Here’s why. Every Mardi Gras Day this quote pops up on the social media feeds of many New Orleanians:

I dislike cliches: what’s worse this wildly untrue statement is a sign of civic insecurity. Our Mardi Gras *is* great but it’s not the only one in the world. I wish it didn’t bring out the stupid in so many people.

I feel better now that I’ve gotten that off my chest.

I’m not sure what I’m doing today. A gimpy leg and a lingering case of crowd anxiety have limited my activities this year. I may even stay home and enjoy NOT being in the parade box for the first time in two weeks.

There are many ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans: Uptown, Downtown, Zulu, Rex, St. Anne or on the porch or couch.

But it’s too late to book passage to Rio where it’s not just Tuesday either.

The last word goes to the Rebirth Brass Band: