Mardi Gras Parade

2/16/2010 10:00:00 AM  Mardi Gras Party ~ Who will be the King & Queen of Light of Hearts Villa at the Pazski Dance??? Join in the fun, but reservations are a must! Call Janet Kodrich at 440-232-1991. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and Gangales Pazski Donut while unmasking the music of the Accordion Man, Ralph Szubski. Mardi Gras and New Orleans have gone hand-in-hand. The musical elements of the holiday come from the slew of cultures that predominate the city. Almost from the beginning, the gumbo to French, Canadian, American, and Carribbean cultures has influenced the music of New Orleans and its Mardi Gras celebration. If you've ever walked down Canal Street in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day, you know what I'm talking about. Here are some of the great traditional songs that have become synonymous with American Mardi Gras. "When the Saints Go Marching In", "Go To the Mardi Gras", "Iko Iko", and "If Ever I Cease to Love". There are, of course, hundreds of songs commemorating Mardi Gras and celebrating the rich cultures and traditions of New Orleans. Each of these songs integrates elements of Traditional music with the intent of simply celebrating, and having a good ol' time; and that's what Mardi Gras is all about.