Rain dampened the tail end of Wednesday night's Carnival parades, but morning blue skies are pointing to a prime Thursday night. Thursday night brings out the sins of Babylon, the satire of Chaos and the fabulous ladies of Muses. Click through for details and route info.

by Ian Hoch

Every now and then, the Internet reminds you that it is out there. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are famous. I made the Hit and Run Jazzfest Map last April and after I Hit Jazzfest and Ran away, I didn't really expect there to be a future for it.

Le Krewe d'Etat rolled for the 16th time last night with deceptively simple theme, "Tells it Like It Is." While it might seem obvious that a satirical krewe would speak truth the Carnival faithful lining the Uptown parade route were delighted to find that there was another layer to this slow-moving onion.

In the year 1996, a call went out to all who basked in the imperious glow of Carnival revelry. Comfortable in their plush king’s chairs, the kings of Mardi Gras revelry were at risk of selling the parade season to the highest, and least funny bidder.

Map After the Jump