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The annual Washington D.C. Mardi Gras gets underway today. The event has become a staple for political folk who want to “see-and-be-seen,” network and fund raise. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford is in the nation’s capital, and says un-official events started Wednesday, but the Big Show begins this evening…:
“The official Washington DC Mardi Gras kicks off Thursday night, with a huge extravaganza called ‘Louisiana Alive’, that takes place in the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, and that’s really where all the official events take place.”
In addition, he says, there are any number of unofficial receptions, luncheons and cocktail parties…where deals can be made. Alford says the events all leads to the big celebration, which brings teh sights and sounds of a Mardi Gras parade indoors…:
“…where you’ll see congressman dressed in tights, and attorneys and lobbyists parading and giving out beads in a kind of classic Carnival style.”
Lobbyists, lawmakers and candidates all rub elbows in full formal attire; bringing a bit of Louisiana to the capital city. Alford says a great many people running for office this fall will be in attendance, and it’s not just to “Let the Good Times Roll”…:
“I think any serious candidate for governor is not only in D.C. for Washington Mardi Gras, but they’re also here raising money.”
Alford says if a person intended to announce a run for office this fall, this would be the place and time do it.
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