The 2010 CMA Music Festival! Join us in Nashville for Country Music's Ultimate Fan Experience June 10-13, 2010.

The 2010 CMA Music Festival! Join us in Nashville for Country Music's Ultimate Fan Experience.

Show Dates: June 10-13, 2010

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2010 CMA Music Festival: The CMA Music festival will be more star-packed than ever! Join us in Nashville for Country Music's Ultimate Fan Experience June 10-13, 2010. Star-packed NIGHTLY CONCERTS from Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, The Judds, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean and more!

CMA Music Festival delivers the full range of concert experiences with equal parts nighttime fireworks and daytime sizzle. While the evening concerts at LP Field provide full-tilt excitement, the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage offers a more intimate setting for music from your favorite hitmakers in Downtown Nashville.

2010 CMA Music Festival four-day ticket packages include:

* Star-packed NIGHTLY CONCERTS at LP Field, home of the NFL Tennessee Titans

* DAILY CONCERTS at Riverfront Park

* Access to the PHOTO LINE to take up close photos of all the action

* DAILY AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS and EXHIBITS at the Nashville Convention Center,

* FAMILY ZONE fun-filled activities for the entire family

* FUN ZONE cool displays, games and free samples

* SPORTS ZONE sporting events, demonstrations, celebrity competitions and autograph sessions

* CMA Music Festival AFTER HOURS(TM) with late night music at Downtown clubs

* FREE in-town SHUTTLES to major event sites

* Collectible PROGRAM BOOK, anniversary LAPEL PIN and MORE!

The Super Bowl XLIV party scene is lining up to be a glitzy mix of high rollers and Who Dats.

An early look at the Super Bowl XLIV party scene

By Susan Langenhennig, The Times-Picayune

The Super Bowl XLIV party scene is lining up to be a glitzy mix of high rollers and Who Dats.

Starting Wednesday, there are plenty of events open to the public, ranging from a $21 down-home tailgate with a second line to Sun Life Stadium to a $625-a-head “Night of Champions” hosted by Jamie Foxx and Mike Ditka in South Beach.

The Miami weather forecast calls for the rain to push through and things to heat up, both weather-wise and in the clubs and bars around town as we roll closer to the weekend.

Here’s an early look at what’s planned. Some of these events are free, others come cheap and the rest are for folks who can afford end-zone game tickets.

What: Super Bowl Fan Zone and Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam

When: Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: Off Ocean Drive and Eighth Street in South Beach

Cost: Free

Highlights: Concerts by Rihanna, Timbaland and Friends, and Justin Bieber on Thursday, and Nelly Furtado, Paulina Rubio and Pitbull on Friday. Daytime events include NFL player appearances, a Coors Light Beer Garden, a Bridgestone football tire toss, the Comcast Red Zone, McDonald’s DJ, and the Canon photo exhibit. After all, it wouldn’t be the Super Bowl without the commercials.

What: Eats Beats Cleats Gridiron Festival

When: Thursday through Sunday

Where: Lincoln Road, South Beach

Cost: Daily tickets, $85; VIP all-access weekend passes, $350 at www.ebcmiami.com

Highlights: Appearances by NFL players, celebrity chefs Ingrid Hoffman and Todd English, and boxer Evander Holyfield, autography signings, a sports film festival, sports exhibits, a coach’s show featuring Mike Ditka, and a tailgate party on Sunday.

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What: Gridiron Greats Night of Champions, hosted by Jamie Foxx and Mike Ditka

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Ritz Carlton South Beach

Cost: $625 per ticket, 847.509.3086.

Highlights: Dinner, cocktail reception and all around football fantasia, hosted by Jamie Foxx. Former NFL greats, including Michael Irvin, Jimmy Johnson, Ed “Too Tall” Jones and Mike Lucci, Joe Montana, Tony Dorsett, Eric Dickerson, Michael Irvin, Merril Hoge, Emmit Smith, Vinny Testaverde, Mark Duper, Larry Little, Dwight Clark, Jim McMahon, Jack Youngblood, are schedule to attend, and music will be provided by former New Orleans offensive tackle Kyle Turley and his band.

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What: Super Bowl Saturday Night

When: Saturday, gates open at 4 p.m., live music begins at 6 p.m.

Where: On the beach next to the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel

Cost: Free

Highlights: Outdoor concert and fireworks show, featuring the Barenaked Ladies, O.A.R. and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.

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What: Taste of the NFL

When: Saturday, 7 p.m.

Where: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale

Cost: Only $600 VIP tickets remain, www.TasteoftheNFL.com, 888.695.0888.

Highlights: Chef Allison Vines-Rushing of MiLa restaurant will represent New Orleans in this fundraiser benefiting food banks across the country, including Second Harvesters of Greater New Orleans. The event invites one chef from each city with an NFL team to cook with a current or former NFL player. One of those chefs will be making stuffed jalapenos, a recipe created by Emily Barre of Harahan. Barre’s dish was selected in an online contest by Epicurious.com, which is flying her to the event where guests select the winning recipe.

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What: Game Day Fan Plaza

When: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Where: On the grounds of Sun Life Stadium, adjacent to Gates F, G and H.

Cost: Free but only open to Super Bowl ticket holders

Highlights: Interactive games, including “The Extra Point Kick,” where you can do your best impersonation of Garrett Hartley's game-winning field goal, and the “Let It Fly,” where you can attempt to pass like Drew Brees.

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What: New Orleans tailgate party with second line to the Sun Life Stadium

When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: El Palacio Sports Hotel

Cost: $21 per person and must be paid through PayPal. For details, email sheilafoster@yahoo.com. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Wednesday.

Highlights: Longtime Saints fan Jay Foster booked a conference room, hired the Miami Heat Street Band and is setting up a Second Line to the Sun Life Stadium. Foster, who organized a similar tailgate party in Chicago for the NFC championship game in 2006, expects more than 400 people to attend. Only Saints fans need attend. “This is for all the folks who’ve sweated and bled all these years in the Super Dome,” Foster said.

Bayou Country Superfest: Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney @ LSU Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge: May 29, 2010

Bayou Country Superfest: Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney @ LSU Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge

Dates: May 29 and May 30, 2010 at 4:00 PM

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Organizers announced country music stars such as Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brooks and Dunn, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, David Nail, Gloriana and Justin Moore are all headed to Baton Rouge for the Bayou Country Superfest.

The old cajun "Ayeee" is about to be replaced with a country "Yee-haw." For two years, Baton Rouge officials worked to bring the Bayou Country Superfest to the Capital City. Next Memorial Day weekend, the city will host some of the biggest stars it has ever attracted.

Several people are predicting the Bayou Country Superfest will make Baton Rouge a major travel destination. It will feature 10 stars in two nights. Hang on Baton Rouge. In the words of Alan Jackson, "we're goin' country."

Paul Arrigo with the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says his office is always asked why big acts don't come to Baton Rouge, but they won't be able to find a show much bigger than this one.

Quint Davis, the festival producer, announced the stars that will appear. Baton Rouge's country music fest will be one of the last times fans will see Brooks and Dunn perform LIVE together. Concerts with Kenny Chesney reportedly sell out in a matter of minutes. Producers say singing in Tiger Stadium will be the first time Taylor Swift has taken on such a large a venue. She headlines opening night, along with Keith Urban.

"This will be an event that will be a game changer for Baton Rouge," Davis said. "That will become a major tourism, leisure, travel destination on Memorial Day weekend."

Whitney Houston @ The 02 Arena - London, UK: April 25, 25, and 28, 2010

Whitney Houston @ The 02 Arena - London, UK

Dates: April 25, 26 and 28th, 2010 at 18:30

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WHITNEY HOUSTON launches European tour dates in support of global chart-topping album I Look To You. The O2 announced as only London dates of tour on 25, 26 & now 28 April 2010.

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2010 @ Gorge Amphitheatre, George: May 29 - 31, 2010

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2010 @ Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA

Dates: May 29 - 31, 2010

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Those Pavement reunion dates just keep on rolling in.

As things stand as of this minute, the first reunion show that the indie rock big dogs will play on American soil will be at the Sasquatch! Festival, which will come to the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, Washington May 29-31, aka Memorial Day weekend.

At the moment, Pavement is the only band that the Sasquatch! organizers have announced; the full lineup is coming February 16. And no, we don't know which night they'll play. Maybe they'll headline all three!

Cirque Du Soleil: Be Amazed… Be Very Amazed

Cirque Du Soleil: Be Amazed… Be Very Amazed

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To invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world; this is the mission of Cirque du Soleil. Each spectacular show offers the audience a striking, dramatic mix of circus arts and street performances, featuring wild and outrageous costumes staged under magical lighting and set to original music. Buy your tickets now and be amazed!

Featuring: Criss Angel Believe™, KÁ, Love, Mystére, O, Zumanity, La Nouba, Allegria, KOOZA, OVO, Viva Elvis and more...

The best freestyle motocross riders are featured in the Nuclear Cowboyz, and now they are on tour: Coming to The City Near You

The best freestyle motocross riders are featured in the Nuclear Cowboyz, and now they are on tour

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Calling all motocross fans! Nuclear Cowboyz tickets are currently on sale and if you are feeling the need for speed you need to hurry up and get tickets before they are all gone and you miss out on all of the heart-thumping excitement of this sport! So act now to secure your seats to see these top freestyle motocross riders in person!

DATES AND TIMES:

02/06/10 - Indianapolis, IN

02/13/10 - Atlanta, GA

02/19/10 - Tampa, FL

02/26/10 - East Rutherford, NJ

03/05/10 - Birmingham, AL

03/12/10 - San Diego, CA

03/19/10 - Tacoma, WA

03/26/10 - Anaheim, CA

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Wilco Tickets On Sale, Concert and Tour Dates: Wilco is Coming to The City Near You

Wilco Tickets On Sale, Concert and Tour Dates: Wilco is Coming to The City Near You

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Wilco has always had designs on pushing the musical envelope, blending all sorts of sonic twists and turns into a bed of melodic songwriting that touches on hints of country, folk and rock.

This rousing alternative rock band has a unique twang-steeped rock and roll sound that captivates audiences of all ages. Wilco’s spry country-rock tunes often take detours into psychedelia, power pop and soul, often with orchestral touches, so come see what the band is made of and grab tickets to see them live today.

DATES AND TIMES:

02/09/10 - Portland, OR

02/19/10 - Duluth, MN

02/20/10 - Madison, WI

03/22/10 - Miami Beach, FL

03/23/10 - Clearwater, FL

03/26/10 - Atlanta, GA

03/27/10 - Durham, NC

03/29/10 - Richmond, VA

03/31/10 - Scranton, PA

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Vampire Weekend Contra Tour Concert Tickets On Sale: Coming to The City Near You

Vampire Weekend Contra Tour Concert Tickets On Sale: Coming to The City Near You

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The buzz is building for Vampire Weekend. Relatively new to the music scene, these native New Yorkers are garnering cult-like status with their unique sound and killer live shows.

Don’t let the gothic name fool you; Vampire Weekend is actually a preppy indie-rock group that hails from New York. Comprised of singer Ezra Koenig, bassist Chris Baio, drummer Chris Tomson and keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij, Vampire Weekend formed while all four members were attending Columbia University together. Vampire Weekend Tickets are currently on sale so get yours today!

DATES AND TIMES:

03/19/10 - Denver, CO

03/22/10 - Minneapolis, MN

03/25/10 - Chicago, IL

03/29/10 - Columbus, OH

03/30/10 - Toronto, ON

04/02/10 - Philadelphia, PA

04/03/10 - Washington, DC

04/05/10 - Nashville, TN

04/14/10 - Pomona, CA

04/19/10 - Oakland, CA

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Jason Aldean Wide Open 2010 Concerts: Coming to The City Near You

Jason Aldean Wide Open 2010 Concerts: Coming to The City Near You

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Country singer Jason Aldean has earned the respect of thousands of fans. The fact that he's a hearthrob doesn't hurt, either. Come see what sweet sounds this cowboy can coax from his guitar at his next show.

Jason Aldean is a member of the exciting new wave of country artists currently taking over the genre from the old guard. There is no better way to experience Aldean’s classic country sounds than by seeing this rising star in concert, so grab your family and friends and make it a night to remember by attending one of his shows coming to a venue near you.

DATES AND TIMES:

02/04/10 - Salem, VA

02/05/10 - Fayetteville, NC

02/18/10 - Huntsville, AL

02/19/10 - Highland Heights, KY

02/25/10 - Wilkes-Barre, PA

02/26/10 - University Park, PA

03/10/10 - Ames, IA

03/11/10 - Mankato, MN

03/12/10 - Brookings, SD

03/21/10 - Pocatello, ID

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Nickelback Concerts: Are you ready for a show you will never forget? - Nickelback Coming to The City Near You

Nickelback Concerts: Are you ready for a show you will never forget? - Nickelback Coming to The City Near You

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You don't have to remind Nickelback of their superstar status. A mainstay in the rock music mainstream, this Grammy-winning group always brings it on stage. Catch them on their latest tour.

The group that has seen a frontman rise to fame via his unwashed hair and army boots continues to see crossover success with pop/ rock hits like "Because of You," "If Everyone Cared" "Someday" and more - so act quickly if you want to hear an outfit known for their live performances!

DATES AND TIMES:

04/03/10 - Atlantic City, NJ

04/13/10 - Washington, DC

04/14/10 - Hampton, VA

04/16/10 - Greenville, SC

04/17/10 - Greensboro, NC

04/19/10 - Orlando, FL

04/21/10 - Atlanta, GA

04/23/10 - St Louis, MO

04/26/10 - Kansas City, MO

05/07/10 - Tacoma, WA

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: April 16 - 18, 2010 - Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: April 16 - 18, 2010 - Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA

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2010 Coachella Line UP is here

The 11th COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL line up has been announced!

JAY-Z, MUSE AND GORILLAZ HEADLINE

3-DAY FESTIVAL WITH MORE THAN 130 ACTS

ROUNDING OUT LINE-UP

The 11th COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL will feature a mix of artists ranging from Pavement, Thom Yorke????, Vampire Weekend, Them Crooked Vultures, LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, Tiësto, Faith No More, Deadmau5, David Guetta, MGMT and Public Image Limited. Set for Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA--the same grounds where COACHELLA debuted in 1999--the COACHELLA 2010 line-up will feature more than 130 acts.

This year's COACHELLA will feature a variety of options to make the concert experience an enjoyable one. In addition to expanded camping options--including car, RV and traditional tent camping-- COACHELLA will allow, for the first time, in-and-out privileges for all attendees. Festival goers will once again have the ability to purchase 3-day festival tickets and various onsite camping options via an easy layaway payment plan.

For those looking to streamline the weekend’s experience, COACHELLA has teamed with Valley Music Travel to provide exclusive travel packages, local hotel shuttle transportation and private home rentals with VIP COACHELLA access. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.valleymusictravel.com/coachella.php.

FRIDAY APRIL 16: Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Vampire Weekend, Deadmau5, Public Image Limited, The Specials, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, Echo and the Bunnymen, Benny Benassi, Fever Ray, Grace Jones, She & Him, Erol Alkan, The Avett Brothers, Calle 13, The Whitest Boy Alive, The Cribs, La Roux, Yeasayer, Lucero, DJ Lance Rock, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Proxy, Ra Ra Riot, Deer Tick, Wolfgang Gartner, Aeroplane, Iglu & Hartly, Sleigh Bells, P.O.S., Baroness, Hockey, Little Dragon, White Rabbits, Wale, Kate Miller-Heidke, As Tall as Lions, Jets Overhead, Alana Grace, Pablo Hassan.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17: Muse, Faith No More, Tiësto, MGMT, David Guetta, The Dead Weather, Hot Chip, Devo, Coheed and Cambria, Kaskade, 2Many DJ's, Major Lazer, Dirty Projectors, Gossip, Z-Trip, The xx, John Waters, Les Claypool, The Raveonettes, Mew, Sia, Camera Obscura, Tokyo Police Club, Porcupine Tree, Old Crow Medicine Show, Aterciopalados, Bassnectar, Frightened Rabbit, Dirty South, Flying Lotus, Corinne Bailey Rae, Pretty Lights, Shooter Jennings, RX Bandits, The Almighty Defenders, Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, Craze & Klever, Zoe, The Temper Trap, Portugal. The Man, Band of Skulls, Girls, Beach House, Steel Train, Frank Turner.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18: Gorillaz, Pavement, Thom Yorke????, Phoenix, Orbital, Spoon, Sly and the Family Stone, De La Soul, Julian Casablancas, Plastikman, Gary Numan, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sunny Day Real Estate, Yo La Tengo, MUTEMATH, Deerhunter, Infected Mushroom, Club 75, Matt & Kim, The Big Pink, Gil Scott-Heron, King Khan and the Shrines, Florence and the Machine, Yann Tiersen, Little Boots, Miike Snow, Talvin Singh, Ceu, B.o.B., Babasonicos, Owen Pallett, The Glitch Mob, Mayer Hawthorne, Local Natives, Rusko, The Middle East, Hadouken!, The Soft Pack, Kevin Devine, Paparazzi, Delphic, One EskimO.

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Daughtry Concert Dates - Coming to The City Near You

Daughtry Concert Dates - Coming to The City Near You

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Fronted by American Idol rocker Chris Daughtry, the American rock band Daughtry is a great compilation of talent and stage presence, built up from Daughtry’s days as a rock ‘n roller on Idol. Daughtry ultimately got the boot from the television show, but his days as a hard rocker are nowhere near over, as his band’s Top Ten debut DAUGHTRY proved.

DATES AND TIMES:

03/18/10 - Baltimore, MD

03/20/10 - Boston, MA

03/21/10 - Newark, NJ

03/23/10 - Syracuse, NY

03/24/10 - Providence, RI

03/26/10 - Long Island, NY

03/27/10 - Mashantucket, CT

04/01/10 - Cleveland, OH

04/07/10 - Milwaukee, WI

04/09/10 - Columbus, OH

04/10/10 - Detroit, MI

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival April 23 - May 2nd, 2010

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has released the star-studded lineup for 2010.

Come to the Fair Grounds Race Course April 23 - 25 and April 29 - May 2 to see Louisiana legends and international superstars. Enjoy the famously delicious Louisiana cuisine; browse the work of hundreds of contemporary and folk artisans, and second-line until you drop.

WEEKEND 1: April 23 - 25

Simon & Garfunkel, Lionel Richie, Allman Brothers Band, My Morning Jacket, Anita Baker, Dr. John, Darius Rucker, The Black Crowes, Steel Pulse, Jonny Lang, The Levon Helm Band, Drake, Keely Smith, Baaba Maal, George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic, Imagination Movers and many more...

WEEKEND 2: April 29 - May 2

Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Widespread Panic, The Neville Brothers,

B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Irma Thomas, Gipsy Kings, The Dead Weather, Elvis Costello

& the Sugarcanes, Teena Marie, Allen Toussaint, Band of Horses, Gov't Mule, Average White Band and many more.

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Lead the parade as a Jazz Fest VIP with three outstanding packages - limited amount available:

BIG CHIEF VIP EXPERIENCE: Don't miss a beat with the most luxurious way to enjoy Jazz Fest. Access to VIP Viewing Stands, a Private VIP Hospitality Lounge, and more will make this year an unforgettable experience.

THE GRAND MARSHAL VIP PASS: Jazz Fest fans can upgrade their Festival experience with exclusive access to an upfront viewing environment at the Festival's three main stages.

KREWE OF JAZZ FEST: Jazz Fest attendees have the opportunity to view all the action at the Acura Stage in an exclusive environment, featuring covered seating along with private upscale restroom facilities and a dedicated beverage concession area.

New Orleans Mardi Gras 2010 Parade Schedule - It's almost carnival time again in New Orleans!

New Orleans Mardi Gras 2010 Parade Schedule - It's almost carnival time again in New Orleans!

It's almost carnival time again in New Orleans! Check out the new parade route schedule, discover information about the many krewes in the area, learn about the history of the King Cake or plan a Mardi Gras party wherever you are!

Each year there are dozens of parades in New Orleans and the surrounding area, and this year is no different. Parades begin Friday, February 5, 2010 and continue until Mardi Gras day, February 16, 2010. Usually days have several parades booked back to back, so whether you are on St. Charles Avenue with the family, catching beads from a Central Business District balcony or enjoying the floats on Canal before a night in the French Quarter, plan for a day of Mardi Gras magic!

Pack clothing that is comfortable and can be layered, as the weather is often warm during the day and cooling off for the night parades. And don't be shy—wear a costume, especially on Mardi Gras day. It's all about fun!

Click here for the 2010 Parade Schedule and more Mardi Gras Information