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.
For the Status Quo song, see Caroline (Status Quo song). Sweet Caroline is a song written and performed by American recording artist Neil Diamond and officially released on September 16, 1969, as a single with the title Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good). It was arranged by Charles Calello, and recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.