NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In New Orleans style, a sea of fancy garments, festive hats and energetic revelers crammed the streets to have a good time 40 years of the French Quarter Easter Sunday Parade.
These driving inform WGNO that following the theme is a should.
“The theme in the present day is a Nineteen Twenties-era Nice Gatsby, Easter. That is why she’s sporting her periwinkle flapper costume from Yvonne LaFleur in Uptown New Orleans,” mentioned Hillary Barq and Alon Barzilay.
Nevertheless it’s the gorgeous hats that steal the present.
“Completely. I really like flamingos. I really like pink flamingos. I had this neon pink flamingo, and I used to be like, I’ll flip that right into a hat. So, that is what I did,” mentioned Jessica Carr.
“It is Coco Chanel all the way in which. Coco Chanel’s quote ‘I solely drink champagne on two events after I’m in love and after I’m not.’ That is the inspiration. Champagne,” mentioned Robin Valerius.
For years, this Easter Sunday parade was led by the enduring entertainer Chris Owens. Everybody says as they experience, she’s going to without end be of their hearts.
“Chris Owens is historic. She’s the town. She’s new world, and she or he’s horny. She’s scorching, she is champagne. She’s our Coco Chanel and other people love her and nonetheless do,” mentioned Valerius.
“Chris Owens was a significant drive on this world and we have a good time her each Easter,” mentioned Jeff Gonzales.
“Love how we honor Chris Owens’s legacy in New Orleans as a result of she actually was a giant a part of Easter in New Orleans and within the French Quarter. So, it is actually a privilege to be part of this occasion,” mentioned Carr.
As they journey all through the streets of the French Quarter, Carr says it is really wonderful to see all of the individuals who come out for a good time and a few fantastic throws.
“It is wonderful. The spirit of Mardi Gras continues to be alive and effectively on Easter Sunday in New Orleans. The truth that we now have this parade, that we parade by way of the French Quarter, every thing that is occurred, it is nice. It is an awesome testomony to the resilience of the Metropolis of New Orleans,” mentioned Carr.
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