re: Nola Article..New Orleans losing its soul

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Growing up, I really don’t remember residents being so self-aware of their kitschy culture. I don’t recall the caricature. I think that mostly came after Katrina with the outpouring of fluer de lis everywhere and Who Dat etc.

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Was coming to make this point. I love Mardi Gras, but I don’t want or need year-round Mardi Gras. That’s essentially where we’re headed with the amount of “holiday parades” and new festivals popping up every weekend.