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	<title>The Official Online Travel Guide to Natchitoches, Louisiana</title>
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		<title>Natchitoches Mardi Gras: Throw me something Mister!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.natchitoches.net/wp-content/gallery-nnet/featured/photo_mardigras_float.jpg" alt="Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Grad Parade" width="580" height="239" />

<b>UPDATE 2/18/2012:</b> <u>Due to the major rain in Natchitoches the Krewe of Dionysos has BEEN CANCELED &#038; will not be rescheduled.  Krewe of Waguns will roll on Sunday February 19, 2012 at 2pm.</u>

Are you ready for Mardi Gras? <a href="http://www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals/krewe-of-dionysus-mardi-gras-parade/">Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysus</a> is ready for you! Formed in 1995 the Krewe of Dionysus has over 300 members and a dozen or more super float set to hand out thousands of beads, cups, and medallions while local marching bands keep the beat. Natchitoches Louisiana is a family oriented community that offers all the celebration and spectacle of a Mardi Gras parade without the dangerous crowds and packed surroundings of New Orleans. Natchitoches, also known for its world famous <a href="http://www.christmasfestival.com">Christmas Festival</a>, has been highlighted in several films and television movies and strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment to celebrate this unique holiday and celebration of life.]]></description>
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		<title>Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Industry partners across Natchitoches have joined together to celebrate the State's Bicentennial.  A kick-off reception was held in January and during the reception a special exhibit was unveiled.  The exhibit titled "1812-2012 Louisiana Statehood Bicentennial Natchitoches:  Paths to Statehood" will be housed at the Cammie Henry Research Center on the Northwestern State University campus.  The exhibit will run through mid-June 2012.  The Center is open Monday-Friday.  For hours call (318) 357-4585.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.natchitoches.net/2012/02/07/louisiana-bicentennial-celebration/</link>
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		<title>Blush &amp; Bashful Affair March 11, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Calling all brides-to-be! Would you like help planning the wedding of your dreams? Would you like to do it all in one place at one time? You can! Come join us at the Blush &#38; Bashful Bridal Affair on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center located at 750 Second Street in beautiful historic Natchitoches.  Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under.]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Mardi Gras in Natchitoches</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, February 18, 2012, the Krewe of Dionysus, one of the local Mardi Gras Krewes, will host their annual Mardi Gras Parade. The parade will begin on the east side of Natchitoches in the River South Commons Shopping Center at 5:30 p.m. and continue throughout downtown Natchitoches ending at the intersection of Second Street and Church Street.

The parade consisted of approximately 40 units with 8 super floats. The floats carry costumed riders who throw trinkets, beads and candy.  Lights and music add to the excitement of the parade.  Grand marshal for the parade will be former New Orleans Saints quarterback, Bobby Hebert.]]></description>
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