Aside from the sea spongeâs many uses as a household favorite in bathing, personal care, cleaning, and more, living sea sponges are actually being researched right now in hopes to synthesize alternative treatments for various ailments.
1 Finally, if you want to go all out, wear a costume. 2  Traditional costumes for Mardi Gras parties include the court jester, the pirate, the French courtier or French royalty. 3  You should be able to easily find any of these costumes in your local costume shop.
Mardi Gras starts in full force on this Friday. The first parade of the night is the Krewe of Hermes, rolling at 6 pm. This Krewe has the distinction of being the oldest night parade in Orleans Parish. Their 714 male members aboard 29 Blaine Kern floats are lead by the captain, in full dress, on a white horse.