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Lundi Gras — Fat Monday
Almost as popular as Mardi Gras, Lundi Gras is also referred to as "Fat Monday" — "Gras" is French for "Fat" and "Lundi" is French for "Monday." Lundi Gras festivities include the popular Zulu Lundi Gras Festival and the "Krewe of Orpheus Parade."

Zulu Lundi Gras Festival
Monday, February 4, 2008
10am-5:30pm

Since 1993, the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival has attracted thousands of revelers to Woldenberg Park, along the Mississippi River in New Orleans' French Quarter.

This fun exciting day includes live entertainment by some of the city's (and the world's) best musicians performing on three stages (including a kids' stage). Feast on an array of fabulous Cajun food and New Orleans delicacies.

Join in a second line as the Zulu Mardi Gras Carnival Characters parade every hour through the thousands of costumed revelers. Don't miss the arrival of the Zulu King by U.S. Coast Guard Cutter along with his entourage at 5pm.

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Endymion Grand Marshal
February 2, 2008
Actor Kevin Costner, will reign as "Endymion Grand Marshal 2008" on Saturday, February 2nd. The Parade starts at 4pm.

King of Bacchus
February 3, 2008
Wrestler and Reality Show Star, Hulk Hogan, will reign as celebrity "King of Bacchus" on Sunday, February 3rd.

Krewe of Orpheus Parade
February 4, 2008 at 5:45pm
After celebrating at the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival, head up Canal Street or down St. Charles for the "Krewe of Orpheus Parade" — one of the city's biggest parades that always takes place on Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) — the day before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).

The parade features celebrities, thousands of throws and some of the biggest and most beautiful floats in New Orleans.

2008 Celebrity Monarchs & Music Legends include: Helio Castroneves, (the reigning "Dancing with the Stars" Champion), Salt 'n Pepa and Sidney Torres.

Returning Monarchs include: Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints and "American Idol" finalist Josh Gracin... plus big-name Orpheus Nobility and Live Entertainment.

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