Krewe of Oshun (I'm told it's pronounced Ocean) was my introduction to the Uptown parade scene. I think this is a good parade to get your feet wet. The parade itself is pretty short (although made longer this year due to a breakdown of someone's float midway through the route).
With all these newfangled holidays (like National Boss Day), it is hard to keep track of what is going on when. Well, tomorrow is Sweetest Day and if you've never heard of it, you're not alone. Sweetest Day was first celebrated in 1922 and falls on the third Saturday in October each year. It was started by Herbert Birch Kingston who was employed by an Ohio candy company. Although many view it as a second Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day is more about celebrating all those that make your life special.
While still not as popular as Valentine's Day, the observance of Sweetest Day is growing nationwide. Usually celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in the month of October, Sweetest Day began in the early 20th century to honor sweethearts, close friends, relatives or employees with special gift of sweets or chocolate. This year, Sweetest Day is celebrated on Saturday, October 15, 2016.