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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Contest ends at 11:59pmCST on February 22th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.
I love the limited edition black crosses. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
I just HAVE to catch the black chic ear buds with marshmallow crystals. I love these things!
i like the black and grape ones. the grape is a really pretty color! thanks!
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oooh the marshmallow ones!!
I love the marshmallow ones!!!
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the white/marshmallow Chic Buds or the Black Star Power buds are my favorites.
I wants me some earbuds in watermelon.
ChicBuds in Blueberry look pretty nice.
The Chic Buds in watermelon would be my favorite.
Love the Limited Edition Violet Love buds. Thanks for a delightful contest! :-)
ChicBuds in Blueberry are super cute!
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I love the White chicBuds Star Power Edition
I really like the White/Watermelon earbuds.
I would love the electric plaid chicbuds.
The item I’d love to catch from Chicbuds is the iPod case in Black Raspberry. Thanks for offer the earphones in your giveaway, they rock too!
I’m a follower now too! thanks!
The black ChicBuds with sour apple crystals are my favorite.
They are so cute. I like pink.
I would love chicbuds in black and blueberry.
The black ChicBuds with sour apple crystals are my favorite.
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I like the pink. Thanks for the giveaway.
Black chicBuds Earphones in Sour Apple
I like the violet. Thanks.
I’d love the Blueberry Chic Buds.
Thanks!
I follow you on blogger.
ooh, I like the watermelon/white buds!
Love the black/blueberry earbuds!!
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
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I just LOVE the white earbuds in blueberry. Thanks for the giveaway~
I love the Grape Sorbet Black chicbuds….very cool. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I like the White Breast Cancer Awareness Edition b/c i’m doing the 2-day Avon walk for breast cancer and these would be great!!
The green sparkles for me, and I am going to get the Chicks one for my hubby, they are so cute! iwontru@yahoo
My daughter would love the white chickbuds in watermelon. Thanks for the chance to win. [email protected]
I love the Aids awareness as well as the Lover’s edition! Beautiful! Would love to see them make an Iphone case (looked at the Ipod cases while I was there too)!
I like the black/grape ones.
Gotta catch the Techie Girl Kit in grape to match the grape I am going to win LOL – doing positive thinking
I love the violet love buds! too cute.
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I love the watermelon buds
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I like the Rock Buds Wings like eagles
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I love the grape sorbet white chicBuds — very stylish design! Thanks for the terrific giveaway.
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Following you on Twitter (as guettel78) – thanks!
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I blogged your giveaway –
http://frontporchreviews.blogspot.com/2009/02/other-great-reviews-and-giveaways.html
I love the blueberry chic buds
The white/sour apple pair is my fave!
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I love the white/watermelon earphones. Great contest!
I love the marshmallow/white earbuds.
I follow your blog.
I love love love love love the Violet Love Buds.