Arthur Hardy, New Orleans Mardi Gras authority, talks about Mardi Gras 2007.

Arthur Hardy, nationally recognized authority on New Orleans Mardi Gras, publishes "Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide". Arthur shares the good news that Mardi Gras 2007-- the second Carnival celebration since Hurricane Katrina-- will be a typical Mardi Gras in terms of the number of parades rolling. "Also, we have approximately 3,000 more hotel rooms than last year", Arthur says. He expresses optimism about New Orleans' ongoing recovery based on his own business and many other businesses in New Orleans that are doing well.