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Centuries before the arrival of Europeans, Indigenous peoples controlled the narrow strip of land between the Mississippi River and present-day Lake Pontchartrain to transport goods, harvest resources, and perform rituals. The birth and growth of colonial New Orleans depended upon the materials and services provided by Native inhabitants as liaisons, traders, soldiers, and even slaves. Despite losing much of their homeland and political power after the Louisiana Purchase, Lower Mississippi Valley Indigenous peoples refused to retreat from New Orleans’s streets and markets; throughout the 1800s, Choctaw and other nearby communities improvised ways of expressing their cultural autonomy and economic interests—as … Continue ReadingTrail #795: Welcome to Bulbancha

In the spirit of Daylight Savings, your hares are leading you on a tour of the darkest nooks and crannies this city has to offer. Fight the darkness and save the daylight by wearing your most fluorescent colors, reflective gear, glow-in-the-dark stuff, Christmas lights, etc. Accolades will be given to the brightest hound in the pack. Bring: $1 (no coins); 6-pack (glass discouraged), whistle, flashlight Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021 Time: 6:30pm show, 7:00pm GO! Theme: Daylight Savings Time Start Address: Pan-American Stadium (194 Zachary Taylor Dr, New Orleans, LA 70130) Hare & Co-hares: The Iceman Thumbeth and Just Shae … Continue ReadingTrail #794: Daylight Savings Time

It’s like we’re herding cats here! We’ve been running all over town the last few weeks; and trying to keep wankers on trail has been…. challenging. So do your best rendition of a crazy cat lady, or an actual feline friend; and get your floor to the jellicle ball this Thursday! *there will be multiple stops, so bring extra hydration Bring: $1 (no coins); 6-pack (glass discouraged), whistle, flashlight Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 Time: 6:30pm show, 7:00pm GO! Theme: crazy cat lady and crazy cats Start Address: rue de la course coffee 1140 s Carrollton Ave. Nola, 70118 Hare … Continue ReadingTrail #793: Crazy Cats Yo

Black Dress, a Voodoo H3 tradition, is the same day as All Saints’ Day. The holiday is one of three days meant to celebrate the deceased, which is more poignant than ever. Come on out for an evening in your finest black attire and follow trail to pay your respects for everything we’ve lost (RIP most major events this year)- flowers and candles are customary- with a jog through the French Quarter. Bring: $1 (no coins); 6-pack (glass discouraged), whistle, flashlight Date: Monday, November 1, 2021 Time: 6:30pm show, 7:00pm GO! Theme: Black Dress! Start Address: Louis Armstrong Park, front … Continue ReadingTrail #792: Black Dress

We’re all about self-identity and discovery these days, right? How do you identify this season…as a witch? Are you a wort-toting Hag, Celtic Druid, House Witch, Voodoo Priestess, Wiccan, Metaphysical Crystal Hoe, Folk Witch, Faery, Shaman, Graduate of Hogwarts, Gorgon? WHAT R U???? Show up and show out this Thursday. Cost: $1 (no coins) and BYO 6-pack (no glass) *We will have the caskets available, you are welcome to bring a personal cooler bag as well. Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021 Time: 6:30pm show, 7pm GO! Theme: Which Witch R U? Start: The Baseball Fields @ St. Patrick St. and … Continue ReadingTrail #791: Which Witch R U?