Take a Ride in City Park on a Gondola

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A recent visitor to New Orleans posted the video above on YouTube. CLICK HERE to learn more about NOLA GONDOLA.

You can read more about NOLA Gondola and it’s owner Robert in the link below:
http://www.nolagondola.com/aboutus.html

50 minute tour: $90 per couple.
Additional passengers (up to four): $10 per person.

Hours of operation:
Monday through Sunday: 1 PM till 10 PM (except during July and August, when the temperatures are above 100.)

Bayou Boat Parade July 4th

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The very first Krewe of Kolossos boat parade
was held July 4, 2012 on Bayou St. John


photos and video by Charlie London

Krewe of Kolossos Bayou Boat Parade
Begins/ends on Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue.

Participants of all ages are encouraged to paddle out in their canoes, pirogues, kayaks, row boats and rafts (prizes for creative crafts and costumes) to celebrate Independence Day, 5-8 Wed. They will join the Krewe of Kolossos and New Orleans artists and musicians on decorated, paddle-powered floats with costumed riders, music and floating subkrewes. Boat rentals will be available. Admission: Free. Call 905.2830, email [email protected] or visit kolossos.org.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

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by Charlie London
Over in Central Florida they are having a boat parade. Click on the photo for photo credit and more information.

Who thinks we could have a Holiday Boat Parade on the bayou?
Who is willing to make that happen?

Would a circular parade of boats between the Magnolia and Dumaine bridges be a good route?

Would you be interested in this?
https://www.facebook.com/winterparkboatparade/

Maybe in Big Lake by the Museum or in Bayou St. John between the bridges?

Maybe a bridge fundraiser? People pay to have their decorated canoe or rowboat in the parade? Best decorated canoe or rowboat wins a prize? Beads would be slingshot from the boats to the shore in wrapped packages that would float (maybe a wine cork in the bag) if they missed the mark?

OR, Krewe of Bayou Festival? Maybe on twelfth night to kick off Mardi Gras with a variety of king cake tables along the shore?

“Floats” on platforms that would be sea worthy? (catamaran-like with large barrels on either side)
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UPDATE: JULY, 2012

The very first Krewe of Kolossos boat parade
was held July 4, 2012 on Bayou St. John


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UPDATE: February, 2013
https://fsjna.org/2013/01/krewe-dat-floats/

Join the inaugural Krewe dat Floats parade on Bayou St. John. Weather forced cancellation last year. All SUP’s, kayaks, and canoes are welcome. Route begins at Dumaine Street bridge and floats counter-clockwise towards the Esplanade Avenue bridge which is the turn around point. Costumes, masks, and vessel originality are highly encouraged. Please do not bring any type of throws for the Bayou’s sake.

*Meet location: Grass field on Moss Street between Orleans Avenue and Dumaine Street (Carrollton side of the bayou)
*Meeting time: 12:30pm.
*Float time: 1:00pm.

More Info: http://www.krewedatfloats.org/

https://fsjna.org/2013/01/krewe-dat-floats/
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NOLA Gondola

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A recent visitor to New Orleans posted the video above on YouTube. CLICK HERE to learn more about NOLA GONDOLA.

You can read more about NOLA Gondola and it’s owner Robert in the link below:
http://www.nolagondola.com/aboutus.html

The rides begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, until dusk. It costs $15.00 per person for a 20 minute tour and $59.00 for the 40 minute Romanza Tour for two. The “Gondamore Pour Deux” is a 60 minute private cruise for two, with live music. Complimentary baskets of cheese and crackers are provided, along with warm blankets ice, ice buckets,and wine glasses. You must provide your own beverages, and reservations are recommended.