The Krewe of Orpheus derives its name from the mortal Orpheus, son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope. The story of Orpheus illustrates the power of music in both this world and the next. Legend is that Apollo presented Orpheus with a lyre, which he played with perfection. His music was celebrated and cherished by all who heard it.
This Super Krewe was founded in 1993 by Harry Connick, Jr. and quickly became a “must-see” parade in New Orleans. Traditionally parading on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras), one of the staples of this parade is Leviathan, the first float ever to use fiber optic lighting.
When the parade ends, Orpheuscapade begins. This black tie event features several celebrity musical performances and ends with the parade entering the Convention Center to shower the crowd with beads, cups and doubloons.
Sticking with the musical theme, today’s Mardi Gras Mambo sponsor is ChicBuds, a sweet treat for your ears! These Swarovski adorned retractable earphones were introduced in 2006. The initial line included 5 standard “flavors” but has since expanded to various casing colors, an iPod-Inspired Designer Series and Limited Edition Designs (including Breast Cancer, AIDS, ChicBlvd Fitness in partnership with American Heart Association).
ChicBuds are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, CD players and just about any listening device! The great thing about these earphones is that you can adjust the cord to 5 different lengths in order to accommodate any activity. No more tangled cords!
Gotta have it? ChicBuds generously offered us not one, but TWO pairs of ChicBuds! We will select one winner here and one winner from The Not So Blog, so make sure you enter in BOTH places!
How to Enter:
1) Visit ChicBuds and tell us which item you have to catch!
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5) Grab our giveaway button and post it on your sidebar.
Contest ends at 11:59pmCST on February 22th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.
Vic says
I love the white/grape ones! Thanks. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
barbmccrea says
I really like the Violet love buds, They are very pretty
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MOMFOREVERANDEVER says
love the watermelon ones and the blue ones
Cindy says
I would love the white/watermelon earbuds.
mar says
The item I have to catch is the Techie girl kit in blueberry!
Tiffany says
i love the watermelon earbuds
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susan says
Grape looks yummy!
Dumaurier says
I love the white/marshmallow buds, so cute!
Carolyn G says
I adore the watermelon chic buds. These are so hip and tendy and I love them.
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Tracy says
The Black/Grape Color Combo is my favorite
123connie says
White/sour apple!!
chromiumman says
i like the black with marshmallow
arielle says
I like the black and marshmallow chic buds!
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mverno says
like the rock buds chick dig me
sweepmom says
I like the chicBuds Earphones: White/Watermelon.
cdziuba says
I like the Techie Girl Kit
Listening never looked so good!
Price: $70
I also love that Watermelon color.
cdziuba says
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janetfaye says
I like Cotton Candy Blue iPod Case.
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clc408 says
I like the black/blueberry. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Jean says
I like the watermelon ones
Belinda says
The watermelon buds are adorable.
Thanks!
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traymona says
I want the chicBuds ipod Cases in Cotton Candy Blue.
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wendy says
i like the techie girl kit.
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tawnda says
I like the black/sour apple
geminilion says
I love the grape ones! Thanks a lot!
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toughturtles says
chicks dig me buds
pms3237 says
The iPod case would be my pick.
denyse says
Black chicBuds Earphones w. watermelon. These are so great!
The Dreamer says
love the rock star rock buds.
thanks
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Amber says
I love the grape/white combination :)
Thank you for the giveaway and please enter me :)
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Alice says
tle black/sour apple woud be my pick
trippyjanet says
I like the black and grape ones..
Angie says
Love the ipod cases! As for the chicBuds, I love the violet limited edition.
Thanks for the chance to enter.
Michael says
I like the Blueberry ones
~*Liz*~ says
By far the GAL TO GAL Breast Cancer Awareness ones! TOooooo cute!
Liz
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neko03 says
Black Star Power chicBuds
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philpo says
GR8 SITE
Deedles says
The black with marshmallow is my favorite.
SharonAnne says
I like them all, but love the color of the sour apple…
Thanks!
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Sonya says
I like the White/Watermelon. Thanks!
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I am following your blog as Sonya
vboackle says
i like the white and grape.
Sonya says
I added you as a favorite on technorati -username, sonyasparks