The Krewe of Oshun kicks off the two biggest weekends of parades for Mardi Gras 2015 -- 15 roll Friday (Feb. 6) through Sunday. Oshun, which is named for the Yoruba goddess of love, runs along the Uptown route, starting at 6 p.m. The Krewe of Cleopatra follows. Watch both live right here on the NOLA.com Parade Cam. The 18-float Oshun procession will include a band contest and marching Baby Dolls. Throws include peacock figures, mugs and medallion necklaces.
Sweetest Day. Date When Celebrated: Third Saturday in October. Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesnât matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be sweet in order to get a little recognition.
Date When Celebrated: Third Saturday in October. Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesnât matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be sweet in order to get a little recognition. Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged.