Here in New Orleans, Carnival officially started on Twelfth Night, January 6. But this weekend, Carnival kicks into another gear. In the city and suburbs, we had parades last night, we have more parades today, and (weather permitting) we will have parades every day through Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). To get everyone in the proper mood, here is Professor Longhair performing “Big Chief” at Montreux, 1973.


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