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.
History [edit]. The Sweetest thing (I've Ever Known) was originally recorded and released in 1975 on Juice Newton's debut album, Juice Newton and Silver Spur (RCA), with Silver Spur being the backup band, which consisted of Otha Young, Tom Keeley and other musicians.