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New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the “Big Easy,” it’s known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.

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8 February 2020 – New Orleans, Louisiana USA – Rock and Roll 5K + Half

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It’s time for Rock and Roll series race #2. This one finds me in a city I have dreamed of visiting for well over twenty years, New Orleans! The timing couldn’t be better. Hurricane season is over for the Gulf of Mexico and the Mardi Gras festival season has started. We started our weekend on Friday with some exploration of the city through the usage of a...