Your Favorite Celebrations

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Favorite Celebrations

Your Favorite Celebrations

The Celebrations section of our Favorite Things survey reflects a reality of life in this region—passing a good time is a priority for folks down here. And that's why others from around the globe flock for a taste of what life is like for us every day. Readers let us in to their private celebratory memories in the categories below, offering more than a few personal recommendations for seasonal festivities, festivals, and surprising a loved one, too.

Mardi Gras Parade: It's that mad, mad time of year. Masks, feathers, beads, coconuts, flamingos, chickens, and not a small amount of satire...
Festival: We've learned a thing or two about what our readers like to do on the weekend, and here's an undeniable fact—you love festivals....
Place to Take Your Valentine: Take a hint from our readers when making your February 14 plans. Your significant other wants someone else (read: a trained chef) to do the cooking on Valentine's Day.
Place to be Taken as a Surprise on Your Birthday: "Wine me, dine me, and refine me," and other comments from readers who like to be spoiled on their birthdays...