Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Rachael Ray to lead Krewe of Argus this Mardi Gras


"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"

Celebrity cooking person Rachael Ray will lead the Krewe of Argus this Mardi Gras.
Ray, will serve as the 2010 Grand Marshal for the 38th annual parade.
Argus and the 25-float parade will operate within the theme "Love Is In The Air."
Ray will join a list of past "celebrity" (using the term loosely) grand marshals of Argus including weatherman Al Roker, Phyllis Diller, Barbara Eden, former New Orleans newswoman Hoda Kotb and Loretta Swift.
“She’s a big star; She’s well-known on television,” said Lawrence Chehardy, co-captain of the Metairie krewe, “We’re excited about having her and looking forward to having her with us on Mardi Gras.”