parishioner
02-16-10, 13:07
If you ever wondered why its taking New Orleans so long to show any significant progress, this is just a hint of what we have been dealing with for the past 8 years.
New Orleans' Mayor Ray Nagin has just granted the Zulu Carnival Crew $800,000. This money was taken from the office of Economic Development.
Thank god his ass is on the way out. This dude is as crooked as they come and he made sure to line his pockets as well as his cronies' before his limit came up.
http://www.nola.com/mardigras/index.ssf/2010/02
/zulu_social_aid_and_pleasure_c.html
This Lundi Gras came with a cash bonus, an $800,000 check for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, which wants to build a new headquarters for the Carnival krewe that began parading in 1909.
Mayor Ray Nagin on Monday presented Zulu members with the grant, money made available through the city's office of economic development.
Zulu received the money through a "competitive procurement process" based on the availability of "urban development action grant" funds, said Nagin spokeswoman Ceeon Quiett.
Since 1978, Zulu has called 732 North Broad St. home. The two-story building has a first-floor lounge for members and their guests, and offices upstairs.
Zulu King Jimmie Felder met Rex King R. Hunter Pierson Jr. this evening during the traditional riverfront ceremony on Lundi Gras.
For the first time in its 139-year run, Rex unveiled the identity of its Mardi Gras king one day early, on Monday evening, during the ceremonial exchange of gifts between Zulu and Rex royalty.
Arriving by Coast Guard cutters, Zulu and Rex royalty met at Spanish Plaza. Former First Lady Laura Bush rode along with Rex, telling reporters that New Orleans "really looks good" and that her husband is not with her on the trip.
For the final time in his mayoral career, Nagin proclaimed Tuesday Mardi Gras and Rex the king of Carnival, to reign for 24 hours on Mardi Gras 2010.
"Let it be so!" Nagin exclaimed, before thousands of revelers gathered at the Riverwalk's Lundi Gras festival Monday evening, welcoming the kings of Zulu and Rex to the stage. "Let Mardi Gras happen tomorrow!"
Pierson and Nagin then pushed down the ceremonial "plunger" to set off a resplendent fireworks display over the Mississippi River.
During his time on stage, Nagin faced more than a few boos along with the cheers from a crowd that included many a beer-soaked local.
"No parking tickets!" a man demanded for Mardi Gras.
"No laws tomorrow," Nagin replied, as he handed the key of the city to Rex 2010. "You happy? Let me finish what I'm doing up here."
New Orleans' Mayor Ray Nagin has just granted the Zulu Carnival Crew $800,000. This money was taken from the office of Economic Development.
Thank god his ass is on the way out. This dude is as crooked as they come and he made sure to line his pockets as well as his cronies' before his limit came up.
http://www.nola.com/mardigras/index.ssf/2010/02
/zulu_social_aid_and_pleasure_c.html
This Lundi Gras came with a cash bonus, an $800,000 check for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, which wants to build a new headquarters for the Carnival krewe that began parading in 1909.
Mayor Ray Nagin on Monday presented Zulu members with the grant, money made available through the city's office of economic development.
Zulu received the money through a "competitive procurement process" based on the availability of "urban development action grant" funds, said Nagin spokeswoman Ceeon Quiett.
Since 1978, Zulu has called 732 North Broad St. home. The two-story building has a first-floor lounge for members and their guests, and offices upstairs.
Zulu King Jimmie Felder met Rex King R. Hunter Pierson Jr. this evening during the traditional riverfront ceremony on Lundi Gras.
For the first time in its 139-year run, Rex unveiled the identity of its Mardi Gras king one day early, on Monday evening, during the ceremonial exchange of gifts between Zulu and Rex royalty.
Arriving by Coast Guard cutters, Zulu and Rex royalty met at Spanish Plaza. Former First Lady Laura Bush rode along with Rex, telling reporters that New Orleans "really looks good" and that her husband is not with her on the trip.
For the final time in his mayoral career, Nagin proclaimed Tuesday Mardi Gras and Rex the king of Carnival, to reign for 24 hours on Mardi Gras 2010.
"Let it be so!" Nagin exclaimed, before thousands of revelers gathered at the Riverwalk's Lundi Gras festival Monday evening, welcoming the kings of Zulu and Rex to the stage. "Let Mardi Gras happen tomorrow!"
Pierson and Nagin then pushed down the ceremonial "plunger" to set off a resplendent fireworks display over the Mississippi River.
During his time on stage, Nagin faced more than a few boos along with the cheers from a crowd that included many a beer-soaked local.
"No parking tickets!" a man demanded for Mardi Gras.
"No laws tomorrow," Nagin replied, as he handed the key of the city to Rex 2010. "You happy? Let me finish what I'm doing up here."