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This home in the 4600 block of Orleans Avenue welcomes the Endymion parade. There were hundreds of people camped out on Orleans and other avenues along the parade route early this morning. Many had the BBQs fired up and were roasting marshmellows while trying to keep warm sitting out in the freezing weather.

DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE BROAD FLEA TODAY!

Find out more about the Krewe of Endymion at their website:
http://www.endymion.org/

The parade begins at 4:15 pm today on Orleans Avenue:

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We left home around 3 pm and returned at 11 pm. What took us 8 hours you can watch in just over 8 minutes. It was the largest turnout I’ve ever seen for a parade. It looked like a million people were on the parade route!
Video by Charlie London. Music by Dr. John

Nelson Savoie is known throughout the neighborhood for his annual fundraiser for N.O.P.D.’s 1st District. Many of you may also know that Nelson has been a serious Saints fan for over 40 years. Click on the arrow above to see the parade to honor the late Buddy Diliberto, local broadcaster and serious Saints fan.

Don’t be surprised if you walk down the 3000 block of Esplanade and hear “Who Dat” from above. It’s not a proclamation from heaven, just Nelson hollering from his porch. Nelson has been known to holler “Who Dat” to his neighbors as they arrive home.

The tip on this “Celebrate Your Life” story was provided by Warren Guidry. See Warren’s note below:

Good article on the parade honoring sportscaster Buddy D., who before he died, said if the Saints ever made it to the SuperBowl, he would walk down Bourbon St. in a Dress. To honor his promise, current sportscaster and former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, organized a parade in Buddy D.’s honor, inviting all to participate. 80,000 people showed up for this event.

It was a blast to watch this celebration.

Get your tickets today at Terranova’s, Lux Day Spa, and Fair Grinds Coffeehouse all located in the Faubourg St. John business district. Click on the severed head in the picture above to see what all the fun is about.