Episode 17

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7th Feb 2023

"Washington Mardi Gras, A Behind the Scenes Look Of the Celebration of Louisiana, its Politics and its People - GOVT 101" S 2 EP 5

The annual three-day event included Louisiana Alive! on Thursday night, which is a mixer event showcasing Louisiana foods from all over the state and live music from various bands in Louisiana. Friday night is a seated dinner where the Mardi Gras princesses and festival queens are presented. Saturday night is the grand Mardi Gras Ball Gala, where the king is presented to the crowd of more than 3,000 after the royalty presentation with floats and marching bands that parade through the ballroom.

If you want to run for office in Louisiana, Washington Mardi Gras is the perfect opportunity to be seen and heard – shaking that money tree to hosting fundraising events. Many deals are discussed and signed on the dotted line so to speak.  Mixing business and pleasure is a way of life for Louisianians – socializing across party lines can lead to getting things done, policy wise.

History | mkofl

At Washington Mardi Gras, Louisiana gov. hopefuls seek cash | Local Politics | nola.com

Washington Mardi Gras: The swamp becomes crowded - Louisiana Illuminator (lailluminator.com)

Washington Mardi Gras has Louisiana politicos partying in DC (businessreport.com)

Some start Washington Mardi Gras at the White House | Local Politics | nola.com

Washington D.C. Mardi Gras underway today through Saturday. Movers & shakers gather to wheel & deal and catch some beads | louisianaradionetwork.com

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My Citizen Legislators I am so excited because this past weekend in DC Washington Mardi Gras took place at the Washington Hilton.  For over 70 years the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians this great organization has brought the pageantry, revelry, and mystery of Mardi Gras to our nation's capital.  

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