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Mardi Gras Mambo Day 9: Krewe of Orpheus

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The Krewe of Orpheus derives its name from the mortal Orpheus, son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope. The story of Orpheus illustrates the power of music in both this world and the next. Legend is that Apollo presented Orpheus with a lyre, which he played with perfection. His music was celebrated and cherished by all who heard it.
This Super Krewe was founded in 1993 by Harry Connick, Jr. and quickly became a “must-see” parade in New Orleans. Traditionally parading on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras), one of the staples of this parade is Leviathan, the first float ever to use fiber optic lighting.
When the parade ends, Orpheuscapade begins. This black tie event features several celebrity musical performances and ends with the parade entering the Convention Center to shower the crowd with beads, cups and doubloons.

Sticking with the musical theme, today’s Mardi Gras Mambo sponsor is ChicBuds, a sweet treat for your ears! These Swarovski adorned retractable earphones were introduced in 2006. The initial line included 5 standard “flavors” but has since expanded to various casing colors, an iPod-Inspired Designer Series and Limited Edition designs (including Breast Cancer, AIDS, ChicBlvd Fitness in partnership with American Heart Association).

ChicBuds are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, CD players and just about any listening device! The great thing about these earphones is that you can adjust the cord to 5 different lengths in order to accommodate any activity. No more tangled cords!

Gotta have it? ChicBuds generously offered us not one, but TWO pairs of ChicBuds! We will select one winner here and one winner from What Mommies Need, so make sure you enter in BOTH places!

How to Enter:
1) Visit ChicBuds and tell us which item your have to catch!

Additional Entries: (Please leave each entry in a separate comment)
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6) If you donate to the Ark Adventure, take one extra entry.

Contest ends at 11:59pmCST on February 22nd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

You Must Leave a Valid E-mail Address to be eligible.

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201 thoughts on “Mardi Gras Mambo Day 9: Krewe of Orpheus”

  3. I really, really love the limited edition’s cancer chicbuds…too cool!!!

    Please count me in!!!
    -barbarabaker 🙂

  21. I love chicBuds!! They are super cute. I love the special edition Breast Cancer awareness set. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway! –Michelle, blogattoday&&at(gmaildotcom

  46. I would love to win the white and grape earbuds!

    Thank you for the giveaway and please enter me 🙂
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

  54. They’re all nice, but I love the Sour Apple color in either the white or black…

    Thanks!

    sharonanne56[at]yahoo[dot]com

  65. I love the Black breast cancer awareness chicbuds, aren’t they awesome??

    Leslie
    LeslieVeg@msn.com
    This is a great giveaway and I would love to have these! I wrap my earbud wires around my iTouch, what a nuisance!

  93. I really like the watermelon ChicBuds. It’s such a pretty color. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Kim
    turtles8861(at)gmail(dot)com

  95. I love the black/grape ones! 😀 Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

  115. Oh I really liked watching that parade. It was always nice to see Harry in it each year. I miss not being able to celebrate Mardi Gras over here in Houston. Have a great carnivale season!

  118. Your button is on my list of ladies to visit under my Great Links tab! It has been there for quite a while already.

  167. I love the Black Star Power Chic Buds, and also the white/marshmallow ones…..the Techie Girl Kit is also a great idea!

  195. I have to go with the White Breast Cancer Awareness Edition b/c i’m doing the 2-day Avon walk for breast cancer and those would be great!!

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