Mardi Gras 2009

[Nikita Weymann]

There was a little informal meeting tonight regarding plans for Mardi Gras. In a nutshell, it looks as though we have a parade and a ball in the offing, and possibly a treasure hunt as well. The parade will probably happen the weekend before the 24th.

We need:

* floats
* a parade system and someone to manage it
* stuff to throw
* a dance pavilion
* participation by shopkeepers (esp. for a treasure hunt)
* set times—and soon, for promo
* to get the word out to other regions that might like to participate with floats

Discuss.

[louhi Gothly]

Ok, I'm up for it all.
I have a big dark Carnival, more vintage carnie than garish complete with curios and doll boxes etc etc. I put some out but alas it's to big to go on my land. In it's entirety it's about 2000 prims. I was thinking maybe I could put it in the sky for the parade with a tp. I have empty tents so we could all put a few vends in there, give some freebies etc. I wonder Ms Riel would this be ok with you, it would be over some public land.

Also I have a bead emitter and king cake which are both copy, I am willing to donate prizes also

[Gabrielle Riel]

Miss Louhi, let's meet and talk logistics! I would be more than happy to have you set it all up on public land, provided that we allow for the parade route!

[louhi Gothly]

whenever you are ready, I can rezz each piece and we can decide what we want and where

[louhi Gothly]

Also, I am happy to clear William Wilberforce park for whatever may go there. Dance Pavillion etc

[Cato Quan]

Moddable floats and wearable Carriage teams are available from Cato Quan: just send an IM in-world:)

[Nikita Weymann]

Hooray, Mr. Q!

[Nikita Weymann]

Mr. Quan will be away for a few days, but if anyone needs a proto-float, they can contact me.

[Nikita Weymann]

The queen of the Krewe of Bast has imperiously declared that the parade shall take place from noon to 1:00 PM SLT on Sunday, February 22. The ball will be from 2:00 to 4:00 the same day.

[Gabrielle Riel]

Excellent. I will start preparing Rottoway for the Ball.

[Nikita Weymann]

Actually, that lot is occupied as of today, by my friend Carter Denja. (Everybody say hi!)

We're going with driveable floats and wearable horse teams instead of a system. It will be a smallish but mighty parade.

Perhaps instead of pocketing Sucre Bleu, it could be a venue for the hour between the parade and the ball? Or even for something later that evening? It'd sure be nice to have more events throughout the day.

[louhi Gothly]

I am building a giant Mardi Gras pavillion on William Wilberforce Park. It can be used for any Mardi Gras events and has a dance ball etc

[Nikita Weymann]

Please refer folks to this page for continuing updates on Mardi Gras festivities, including the treasure hunt. And if you have anything to add, please contact me. (Inworld is best!)