21. Go to the New Orleans Jazz Fest and/or Mardis Gras

I'm pretty psyched to be posting about this goal because come February Mark and I will be headed down to the Big Easy!  Bring on the parades, beads, and hurricanes (as in drinks, not the storms).

I've flown in and out of New Orleans various times since my sister lives nearby but I've never actually spent time in the city.  What a better time to explore N'awlins than during its most famous carnival? :)  Also, I get to travel with my hubby which is a rare treat for us and spend quality time with my sister.  We'll get to see Bourbon street via real local Cajuns which is another plus!

For Goal #21 I have to go with "or" rather than "and" as it's not feasible to make it to Jazz Fest before the end of the 1001 days.  However, I know it'll permanently remain on my future trips/hope-to-make-it list!