Mardi Gras 2013

[Nick]

...with a balloon that can and will do whatever it wants...

That especially. If you don't know how to handle the balloon properly (how to hold it, bring it up/down, follow instructions the pilot calls out, know signals, etc.) then there is a potential for things to go very wrong.

 

[bobwadd]

That especially. If you don't know how to handle the balloon properly (how to hold it, bring it up/down, follow instructions the pilot calls out, know signals, etc.) then there is a potential for things to go very wrong.

I've done the balloon handling thing quite a few times and didn't find it very difficult.

 

[Nick]

I've done the balloon handling thing quite a few times and didn't find it very difficult.

It's not difficult honestly. I don't think that had as much to do with it from what I've heard as the fact that there's about a 1.5 mile walk backstage to get back to the parade building. I was just saying if you don't know what you're doing with those balloons, it can be stressful not only on you, but the rest of the people carrying the balloon.

 

[psljags71]

Heard the 1st Weekend is Steve Miller Band.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Heard the 1st Weekend is Steve Miller Band.

It would make sense, they're playing on Thursday the 14th in Jacksonville.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I'm going this year. I was always working the event but now I'll get a chance to experience it like everyone else!!

 

[bobwadd]

From OUTeam.com - Internal Call Details - Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Performance Dates

February 9, 16, 17, 23
March 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20

We now know the official dates.

 

[BJCool]

^It's UOTeam.com, BTW. :thumbs:

 

[doc brown]

does anyone have any early speculation of the other bands

 

[bobwadd]

^It's UOTeam.com, BTW. :thumbs:

Oops, what did I have on my mind. :shrug:

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

does anyone have any early speculation of the other bands

B-52s are on break until June, so maybe they'll be back.

 

[psljags71]

does anyone have any early speculation of the other bands

I know this sounds "weird" but how about "Weird" Al Yankovic in April. I know he'll be in my area (Ft. Pierce, FL) in April.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I know this sounds "weird" but how about "Weird" Al Yankovic in April. I know he'll be in my area (Ft. Pierce, FL) in April.

Nope, it's a couple days late for Mardi Gras :'(

 

[iNSIDE TRACK]

Huey lewis and the news. Bttf soundtrack!

 

[SeventyOne]

does anyone have any early speculation of the other bands

Not sure if they're verbotten, but Park Rumors (the former HHN Rumors) has a couple bands/dates up. Phillip Phillips (continuing the Idol winner tradition), Montgomery Gentry around Bike Week, Pat Benetar.

 

[Hatetofly]

Not sure if they're verbotten, but Park Rumors (the former HHN Rumors) has a couple bands/dates up. Phillip Phillips (continuing the Idol winner tradition), Montgomery Gentry around Bike Week, Pat Benetar.

Blahhhhh...

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Not sure if they're verbotten, but Park Rumors (the former HHN Rumors) has a couple bands/dates up. Phillip Phillips (continuing the Idol winner tradition), Montgomery Gentry around Bike Week, Pat Benetar.

Minus Pat these all aren't good.

 

[psljags71]

I like Montgomery Gentry. Hope that one is true. Pat was okay, but nothing special.

 

[Hockeyman55]

I'm holding our for Bieber . . . . Not :bonk:

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I'm holding our for Bieber . . . . Not :bonk:

He's a month early for Mardi Gras, so we can rejoice he won't be coming!