Jan. 1, 1998  |  I will never be homesick for New Orleans because I will never, never, never leave here. I can't imagine living anywhere else. You could not pay me to live where there was no Mardi Gras,  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  I was born and grew up in New Orleans. I lived there till 1969. I have lived in many cities since then, including Europe. I currently live in San Francisco, another great city, but none can  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  I went to college in New Orleans and one of my best memories is driving through Christmas in the Oaks with sorority sisters while eating beignets and drinking coffee. There is NOTHING that has  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Just surfing; am a native New Orleanian from Gentilly, presently living in Kentucky. We're planning to come home to NOLA in July -- can't wait to sink my jaws into a gigantic nectar cream  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Wishing we could be there. Our next best thing is our daughter, who is in her first year at Tulane Law School. A very exciting time, and she is able to share that excitement with us thru  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  I was born and raised in the BIG EASY! I graduated from Chalmette Sr. High (72). I joined the Navy in 1975, and haven't been home to live since. I get home once every 1.5 years and load up on  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Saturday the 17th a friend and I went for our daily run through the garden district and came back along the riverwalk towards our hotel (the Fairmont). We turned a corner and suddenly found  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  My wife insisted on going to Mardi gras and I didn't want to go. She insisted on going down at night even tho we had never been to New Orleans. We got lost. I ended up in a parade and the  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  I just happened onto your site as I was browsing the [wonderful] WWW. I am a New Orleans native, born and raised in the Irish Channel. What a way to grow up! It was a combination of feeling at  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Oh, the honeymoon...cruising down the mississippi... coffee, bignets and aroma...laughter, singing, music, talented entertainers...and great food! That's life in New Orleans :) as I will always  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Went to New Orleans Nov. 94. Loved it! The sights, sounds, smells. The Riverwalk was great shopping. Bourbon St. was culture shock! Jackson Square was fascinating with all the artists and  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Visited New Orleans for a week during the middle of March and had a wonderful time. Most favorable meal was brunch at Brennans, and loved the  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  It was a beautiful night on the riverfront as several thousand of us celebrated Lundi Gras. Rex had arrived, the fireworks had gone off and the crowd was enjoying a fantastic concert by the  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  Just wanted to say thanks for making this page possible. I moved to New Orleans in early 95. I experienced Mardi Gras in person for the very first time. It was an EXPERIENCE to say the least. I  … more

Jan. 1, 1998  |  I first visited New Orleans about twenty years ago, and was immediately captivated and fascinated with its' magic. It is one of the few cities left that still has that magic and special charm.  … more