Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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The street performers in the French Quarter, such as this mime, add interest to the Jackson Square area as they make a unique living. The river trade gave this city its start and decades of wealth. With the fall of oil. New Orleans is once again relying on the river trade. They come to share, if only for a moment, a way of life, savoring an eat, drink and be merry style adopted by a population who ' s learned to dance and sing its way through adversity. Most of all they are drawn by a feeling of nostalgia, a yearning to revisit the past through links which are unique: the French quarter, the paddle wheel boats, the gas-light era street lamps, the horse drawn buggies going past iron balconies. These people are the tourists who have felt the in- satiable pull towards a way of life unlike any other which can only be found here. The mystery of the attraction is found deep in the bayous hanging with Spanish moss, along the levees with the tugboats as they climb the Mississippi River, in the Creoles, Cajuns and Yats who make groceries and ride in buses marked Cemeteries. This city is the epitomy of history and its people are constant re- minders of where the change has been and the growth that will occur. Yes, the city is New Orleans and the time is forever. 9 — Nickie Denick Gazing past the Moonwalk along the riverfront one can see how relaxed the laws are viewed by many in New Orleans.

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French Quarter Tourism Helps New Orleans In Economic Recovery Photos by: s ciendening As the Weekend draws to a close. Cafe du Monde is loaded with conventioneers making the most of their time. 74 New Orleans

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Even the ladies room wasn ' t safe from the rich folks fruit, as the strawberry fest tradition was carried on once again this year. •S. ' v Daiquiris, shortcake, ice cream How many different ways can you fix a strawberry? During the second weekend in April, un- ' ' ' ' ' ' ' During the second weekend in April, un der beautiful sunny skies, the annual Straw berry Festival was held in Ponchatoula, LA. Fresh strawberry daiquiris as well as straw- berry shortcake and a variety of other straw- berry foods kept the crowds happy while they enjoyed the numerous arts and crafts. Even the porta-potties were painted like strawberry patches, which added to the fes- tive atmosphere. Even for those who do not like strawber- ries, the country fair atmosphere provided hours of relaxation and enjoyment. People- watching seemed to be a favorite pastime for those people with an aversion toward straw- berries. Numerous craft booths sold various items such as scented potpourri, hand-craft- ed quilts and crystals believed to have heal- ing powers. The local high school booster club sold color cotton candy which kept all of the screaming kids happy. Carnival rides and games were among the most popular ac- tivities. Of the carnival games, the test-your- strength bell received the most attention. Men of all shapes and sizes gathered around to test their manhood by trying to sound the gong ten feet high in the air. Located just an hour from New Orleans, the town of Ponchatoula is easily accesible for Tulane students. The citizens of Poncha- toula spend weeks planning the festival and look forward to entertaining the numerous visitors. The down home quality of town people is one which is hard to surpass as they believe everyone should get down, get na- tive, and eat lots and lots of strawberries. • — Sue McKeown • - y ' -- , ' - y ' - - y.- - -- : yl. Pliotiis In S Ctfiideniug 76 Festivals The smell was good even on a hot Sunday as two gentlemen vend their potpourri to the tourists at- tending the Strawberry Fest, making it seem all the more down home.