Shameless plug: How To
Mardi Gras, a guide to Carnival season in Louisiana

The illustrated booklet called How To Mardi Gras has 36 pages, 36 illustrations. This guide’s cool for students, adults, anyone who needs a quick study on the seasonal madness.

Order copies from the publisher — $10 each includes shipping — at 318 272-6045. Costumes, krewes, music, history, lore: it’s all here.

Hey, ya’ll: laisser les bon temps rouler!