Big Easy Mopars. 2016

[bluefury361]

This show is at the top of the list along with Carlisle. Carlisle features more cars and parts, but The Big Easy Mopar show in New Orleans in march is a LOT more fun. We'll be attending both from now on as long as we can.
We arrived on Thurs afternoon, dropped the camper off at the RV park and drove into the French quarter to discover that it was St. Patrick's day, a big deal in New Orleans. Dinner and drinks on a balcony overlooking Bourbon St. and a birds eye view of the St. Patrick's day parade.
Friday is the kick off day with planned events starting in 3 tour busses at 8 AM and finally returning at 10:00 PM. First stop, Harrad's casino on Canal St. Ellie and I aren't big on casinos so we wandered the quarter for a couple of hours until the busses returned. Then... to Mardi Gras world. The place on the shore of the Mississippi where all the characters and floats featured in the Mardi Gras parades are created, maintained, upgraded and stored.
Then back to the quarter for a few hour's, then a bus trip to the kick off party. A Grammy award winning Zydeco band played all evening, A huge meal featuring local LA fare prepared by Big Easy club members. All the King Cake vodka and hurricane shooters you could drink, and professional dance instructors to teach Zydeco dance steps.
Enough words....... time for pictures......

St. Patrick's day

 

[bluefury361]

Mardi Gras world.....................

 

[Fratzog]

Sounds like you had a great time. Thought I'd post this link in case any members weren't familiar with that style of music.

 

[bluefury361]

some more...........

 

[bluefury361]

And..........

 

[bluefury361]

Some of the floats and character's stored........

 

[bluefury361]

It was interesting to learn that all the "Chick-fi-lay" billboard cows are made here also.

 

[bluefury361]

THE PARTY...........

 

[bluefury361]

These are ALL Mopar folks.........

 

[bluefury361]

OH........ Did I mention that there was a car show on Saturday......? Held in Kenner in a beautiful park on the bank of lake pontchartrain.
Light on C bodys though, The Admiral was the only one there. There was a 64 Newport convertible that they grouped into the C body class and was awarded best C body. I was glad they did that. Otherwise the Admiral, although not deserving, would have won by default. Perhaps some of y'all might consider this show so we can have a better C body turnout next year. It's a hell-of-a-party......
Lessez les bon tenps roulez (Let the good times roll).

 

[bluefury361]

OH........ Did I mention that there was a car show on Saturday......?
Light on C bodys though, The Admiral was the only one there. There was a 64 Newport convertible that they grouped into the C body class and was awarded best C body. I was glad they did that. Otherwise the Admiral, although not deserving, would have won by default. Perhaps some of y'all might consider this show so we can have a better C body turnout next year. It's a hell-of-a-party......
Lessez les bon tenps roulez (Let the good times roll).

 

[bluefury361]

Some more.....

 

[bluefury361]

A few more...... Some nice quality cars for a cloudy day.

 

[bluefury361]

Couple more.
Carsten might be familure with this Daytona

 

[1978 NYB]

Wow! Looks like a great event. Maybe not next year for me but it's definitely on the list for the future for me.

 

[75LandYacht]

HELL YA... I'm in for a Road Trip!! Them's my people. lol. Maybe you could send out a reminder of some sort to us all a month or so prior if you plan on it next year. Or at least remind me..

 

[detmatt]

Looks like a fine time, love that Daytona!