CNN iReport

Feb 28th, 2009

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler?

That's LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL if you're not familiar with the french saying signaling ...start the dang Mardi Gras!

Well, the good times rolled but the floats ......not quite ..LOL

The ambitious event (A Mardi Gras Parade in Second Life) had all the ingredients for a fantastic parade (See pictures). Several enthusiastic Krewes in fabulous costumes, beautiful floats, beads, heck .... even the zulu Obama coconut. So what happened? ....... Murphies law SL style.

The event planner (Shon Larsson of Sunburst Entertainment) was overwhelmed by the response. Add some Sim lag, lack of communication, failure of some Krewes to follow instructions, no dress rehearsal, locked permissions on floats and intoxicated and unconcious/awol Krewe members (the wait was excruciating so they partied their @zzes off). The venue was set up like New Orleans however, Mardi Gras Music was sorely missing in action.

Having said that, In retrospect .... it was the best d@mned attempt at an SL parade I have seen to date. Even though it may not have gone as planned ..... anticipation for next year is already starting and some Krewes are already makiing plans. I am anxious to find out..... who is eventually going to pull this off?

Thanks to all the following participants and sponsors for your time and efforts and hope to see you next year. I had a blast!!

Je T'aime fashion

Chrystin's Emporium

Lifestyle Design Homes

KJ Studios

Sunrise Mansion Art Gallery & History Museum

Club Depraved

Art Erotique

Laid Trommler & The Kings & Queens of Mystique

Elijah's Emporium

University of AtlantisLove

Body Shots Club

Kimora Hastings

South I

Visionz Lounge

FatimaO Ochl

Charltina's Asian Retreat & Designs

Club Lavish

Perfect Reception

Shon Larsson, Owner/CEO Sunburst Entertainment

Staff Assistants: Chyriah Collins, FireEyezz Cortes