Description
Come watch the parade or be a participant! The NOLA St. Catherine's Day Hat Parade, inspired by the annual event of the same name in Paris, is held the weekend before Thanksgiving. It's open to women and girls of all ages (men and boys are welcome to tag along) Create your own hat, or just add decoration to an existing hat. There's a prize for the Best Hat! Enjoy music by Bart Ramsey (french accordion) and members of Zazou City. Want to be a part of the parade? Meet at 10 AM on the neutral ground at St. Charles Ave. and Pleasant St. The parade begins at 10:30 AM, walking down St. Charles, and making a series of right turns onto Washington, Prytania, Louisiana, and back onto onto St. Charles to the starting place. No streets will be blocked off; the event will take place on public sidewalks. The route is 1 mile. Taken from website: "Keep participation in the parade FREE by donating just $10. Donations help us pay for LIVE MUSIC, banners, favors, glasses, posters, flyers, prizes, etc. Think of it as really cheap, voluntary Krewe dues."
Who
Women and girls of all ages (men and boys welcome to tag along!)
Cost
Free and open to the publicHow
Just show up to watch! More info here: http://www.hatnola.com/
