When was Jimmy King of Mardi Gras

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Post by Jahfin »

J.LeP wrote:Ja, To save some time rummaging around the archives, can you remember which Coconut Telegraph it article was in?
A friend found it for me and said Newsletter #5 was in the file name, it was a PDF. If I can find out the specific link I'll be sure to post it.
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There is a little blurb in a story called "New Orleans Margaritaville" by Sunshine Smith in the Nov. Dec. 1992--Vol 8 #6 Cocotel.

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In 1983 Jimmy served as the King of Krewe of Clones, a parade held by the Contemporary Art Museum from 1981 to 1984. This parade was held a week prior to Mardi Gras, and I'm told it was quite cleverly put together. Certain unspeakables took place which were appropriate for the time, but in this day and age of over-sensitivity would probably be frowned upon.
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conched wrote:There is a little blurb in a story called "New Orleans Margaritaville" by Sunshine Smith in the Nov. Dec. 1992--Vol 8 #6 Cocotel.

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In 1983 Jimmy served as the King of Krewe of Clones, a parade held by the Contemporary Art Museum from 1981 to 1984. This parade was held a week prior to Mardi Gras, and I'm told it was quite cleverly put together. Certain unspeakables took place which were appropriate for the time, but in this day and age of over-sensitivity would probably be frowned upon.
You always have such interesting and cool fun facts to know and tell! Thanks for sharing.
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So Jimmy was not the king of Mardi Gras nor Carnival. I don't understand where the confusion came of JB being called 'the king of Mardi Gras' but someone made that mistake.
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Re: When was Jimmy King of Mardi Gras

Post by parrothead_girl_5 »

I believe the day is the Parrothead handbook in Beaches, Boats, Bars, and Ballads....that picture is there with a caption! :D
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