And besides other reasons, to this conclusion I am impelled, by considerations touching the great inherent dignity and sublimity of the Sperm Whale; I account him no common, shallow being, inasmuch as it is an undisputed fact that he is never found on soundings, or near shores; all other whales sometimes are.
Krewe of Boo. Krewe of Boo, New Orleans' official Halloween parade will roll through New Orleans on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Itâs the only major parade with full size floats to travel through the French Quarter.
When is the ideal time to visit New Orleans? The sidewalks have been scrubbed, the keg lines flushed, and in the cavernous krewe warehouses, tutti-frutti floats are heading into hibernation. Mardi Gras is over, but New Orleans still glitters. The stretch between carnival and Jazz Fest, which begins April 24th, is an ideal time to visit New Orleans: the crowds arenât crushing, the weather is magnificent and this year, thereâs a gold rush of new hotels eager to welcome guests.