NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Monday, February 8, 2016.
Monday, Feb. 8 – New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe of Orpheus 23rd parade, led by parade co-founder and native Harry Connick, Jr. “Firefly” and “Castle” star Nathan Fillion “reigns as monarch” for the parade with his partner Krista Allen. This year's theme is The Wizard's Bestiary.
Location: New Orleans.
Monday, Feb. 8 – City of Lake Charles host the Mardi Gras Royal Gala, the second largest Mardi Gras in Louisiana, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA.
Monday, Feb. 8 – Saturday, Feb. 13 – National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 24th Joint National Conference.
Location: Crowne Plaza Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA.
FAT TUESDAY
Tuesday, Feb. 9 – New Orleans Mardi Gras – Carnival celebrations throughout the city and suburbs on Fat Tuesday aka Mardi Gras. Today's Krewes include Zulu, Rex, Elks Orleans, Crescent City, Grela, Argus, Jefferson, Elks Jefferson and Lyra.
Location: New Orleans.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 – Migos begin North American headline tour.
Location: Saenger Theatre, New Orleans.
