Original Krewe of Orpheus 2019 Parade

Audience Survey for 2019 Orpheus Parade in Mandeville

Greetings. All Hail Orpheus!

We hope you enjoyed our 2019 Parade – that’s the whole idea behind this survey. We want to know what you think about this recent parade and what ideas you can contribute for next year. We thank you in advance for giving us 5 minutes of your sincere feedback. Your comments are anonymous. Together we will work to make Mardi Gras in Mandeville better and better.

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* 1. Did you enjoy the 2019 Orpheus parade? Please tell us on a scale of 1 to 10 – with 1 being a bad/low score for an event you really didn’t enjoy and 10 being a good/high score for an event you very much enjoyed.

1 = did NOT enjoy

5 = it was just OK

10 = very much enjoyed

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 2. How many of the above attendees were children?

enter number of children aged 7 or under

enter number of children aged 8 to 12

enter number of children aged 13 and over

place a zero in this space if no children attended with you

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* 3. Before we get your feedback on specific parts of the parade, please tell us a little about yourself.

Where do you live?

Mandeville

Madisonville

Abita Springs

LaCombe

Covington

Slidell

St Tammany Parish - other town or rural

Washington Parish

Tangipohoa Parish

other LA location/parish/town

Mississippi

other state (USA)

international guest

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* 4. What is your gender and your age?

male

female

prefer not to answer gender

age - under 20 years old

age - 20 to 29

age - 30 to 39

age - 40 to 49

age - 50 to 59

age - 60 to 69

age - 70 to 79

age - 80+

prefer not to answer age

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* 5. We want to ask about the people who attended the parade with you.

How many of your family and friends attended the 2019 Orpheus parade with you?

I attended alone

I attended with one other person

I attended with 2 to 4 other people

I attended with 5 to 10 other people

I attended with 11 to 19 other people

I attended with more than 20 people

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* 6. What part of the parade route did you attend/ watch the parade?

at the very beginning, on Hwy 22, before the Causeway bridge

near the beginning, on Hwy 22, just past Causeway bridge

the early route, on Hwy 22 but closer to West Approach and Beau Chene entrance

the middle of the route, on West Approach

exactly in the middle, near Parish and VIP viewing stands

the later part of West Approach near MHS

the final part of the parade on East Causeway approach near finish line

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* 7. What part of the 2019 Orpheus Parade did you most enjoy or like?

Parade Marshalls: Bobby Hebert and Kristian Garic

krewe floats

krewe throws

walking clubs

marching bands

commercial floats

high school students being recognized

local VIPs being recognized

classic cars

general atmosphere and community spirit

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What time did the parade arrive to your location?

earlier than we thought it would

just when we thought it would

later than we thought it would

I have no idea what the time was

Please list approx. time parade arrived to your viewing position

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* 9. What part of the 2019 Orpheus Parade did you least enjoy (or dislike)?

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* 10. On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied were you that the 2019 Orpheus Parade was a good event and worthy of your time?

1 - it was NOT worth the time

5 - it was OK

10 - it was well worth the time

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 11. Based upon your experience at the 2019 Parade, how likely are you to recommend next year's Orpheus Parade (2020) to friends and family?

1 - I will NOT recommend next year

5 - I'm not sure

10 - I will recommend next year

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 12. In a few words, if a friend or co-worker asked you the next day how you felt about attending the 2019 Orpheus parade, how would you sum up the experience?

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* 13. Do you think the Mardi Gras parade(s) make Mandeville a better place to live?

yes, I feel the Orpheus Parade improves our community quality of life.

yes, I feel the Eve Parade improves our community quality of life.

yes, I feel that BOTH Mandeville parades improve our community quality of life.

no, I do not feel the Orpheus Parade improves our community quality of life.

no, I do not feel the Eve Parade improves our community quality of life.

no, I do not feel the either of the Mandeville parades improve of community quality of life.

I have no opinion on this topic.

Other (please specify)

That concludes our questions about the 2019 parade. You can stop here if you wish.

2020 Orpheus Parade
If you would like to continue, we have a few questions about how we may be able to improve future parades. You will also be eligible for a $100 gift certificate (drawing at random from submitted entries)

Please share your ideas on how to make the 2020 Parade even better. Anyone providing additional feedback is eligible for bonus prize drawings (winners to soon be announced on Orpheus website).

Please tell us about the throws being used at Orpheus Parades.

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* 14. Do we need to have more beads or less beads at future Mandeville parades?

please throw more beads

please throw more “long” beads

please throw more “specialty” beads (like the pine cone loom)

please throw more lighted throws

please throw more stuffed animals

you are throwing the right amount (on all items)

please throw less of the cheaper/ smaller beads

please avoid throwing any beads in Mandeville, we don’t need them.

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do we need to have more throws for children at future Mandeville parades?

please throw more stuffer animals

please throw more balls and items of play

please throw more light up items for children

please throw more candy or edible items for children

you are throwing the right amount of throws for children

please throw less items for children

please throw more items for adults, the children are getting too much attention

no opinion on throws for children

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Do the Orpheus krewe floats throw the right amount?

yes, you guys really load up the crowd!

yes, you guys throw a good amount

I have no complaints about the throws

no, I think you guys have gotten a little too light on the throws

no, you guys throw far too little – it is a disappointment

no opinion on the amount of throws

Other (please specify)

How do you feel about the theme for Orpheus parades in Mandeville?

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* 17. Do you fund the themes clever or humorous?

yes, the floats are very good and lots of fun

I have no complaints about the float themes

no, I am not impressed or pleased with the float themes

your floats had themes??? I didn’t notice

no opinion about float themes

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Is the Orpheus Parade appropriate for families?

yes, it is G-rated and appropriate

yes, it is PG-rated and appropriate

no, I find it to be slightly inappropriate for families

no, I find it very inappropriate for families

no opinion on the tone of parade

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about the music being performed at the Orpheus Parade.

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* 19. Do we have the right number of bands and musical groups at the Orpheus parades?

yes, the number of musical acts is excellent

yes, there were a good number of musical acts

your musical acts generally meet my expectations

no, I feel you have too few musical acts

I feel the musical groups were of poor quality

I would prefer for you to eliminate the musical acts

Other (please specify)

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* 20. What specific musical act do you most enjoy at Mandeville parades?

local High School marching bands

guest marching bands from out of state schools

dance school marching groups (adults)

dance school marching groups (teenagers/children)

rock and roll caravan trucks

disco themed dance group

mardi gras themed caravan group

Celtic/Scottish bagpipe walking group

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Do you enjoy the costumed second line or “walking” groups at the Mandeville parade?

yes, they add charm and color to the event

yes, they are funny and clever

I don’t recall seeing any walking groups

no, they seem to slow down the parade

no, I don’t find them funny or in good taste

no opinion on walking groups

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Would you like to see more local VIPs or dignitaries at the parade?

yes, I would like to see the local mayor/ mayors

yes, I would like to see the Mandeville city council

yes, I would like to see other elected local officials

yes, I would like to see local celebrities as special guests

yes, I would like to recognize local teachers and faculty from our schools

yes, I would like to recognize local volunteer sand civic workers

no, I think the parade should be masked riders only

no, I think the parade is long enough/ too long already

no, I think that type of rider would be boring

no opinion on VIP riders

Other (please specify)

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* 23. We are considering a new idea: to have local businesses create special doubloons as throws. These Orpheus doubloons would have coupons or special discounts that can be redeemed at local northshore stores. Do you think this would be a positive and helpful throw…or something that would be too commercial and detract from the spirit of Mardi Gras?

I generally like the idea

I like the idea and would plan to use a doubloon that gives me a value at local stores

I dislike this idea and feel it is too commercial / detracts from the spirit of Mardi Gras

I generally dislike this idea

I have no opinion on the use of doubloons with local coupons

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Are you aware of the Orpheus krewe being a good influence in our local community?

yes, I am aware that Orpheus make donations to local charities

yes, I am aware that Orpheus makes contributions to local schools

yes, I am aware that Orpheus covers all city and parish expense associated with the parade

yes, I am aware that Orpheus members hold positions of leadership in local city and parish government and local civic organizations

yes, I am aware that the Orpheus Parade generates incremental tax dollars in Mandeville and STP

yes, I am aware that the Orpheus Parade generates tourism and incremental room nights in STP

no, this is a secret organization and I know nothing about the workings other than the appearance of an annual parade

Other (please specify)

Thank you for your time and kind replies to our survey.

If you would like to be entered in the sweepstakes drawing for $100 gift card and/or added to our mailing list or you just wish to find out more information about membership in Orpheus or riding in the 2020 Orpheus Parade, please just let us know.

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* 25. Please enter your personal informtion below if you would like us to contact you. Your contact info will not be shared with any outside organization.

name

phone

please send me information on becoming a member in Orpeus for 2020

please send me information on becoming a participant in the 2020 parade

please send me updates on the 2020 parade and new Orphus throws

Original Krewe of Orpheus 2019 Parade

Audience Survey for 2019 Orpheus Parade in Mandeville

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* 1. Did you enjoy the 2019 Orpheus parade? Please tell us on a scale of 1 to 10 – with 1 being a bad/low score for an event you really didn’t enjoy and 10 being a good/high score for an event you very much enjoyed.

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* 2. How many of the above attendees were children?

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* 3. Before we get your feedback on specific parts of the parade, please tell us a little about yourself.Where do you live?

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* 4. What is your gender and your age?

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* 5. We want to ask about the people who attended the parade with you.How many of your family and friends attended the 2019 Orpheus parade with you?

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* 6. What part of the parade route did you attend/ watch the parade?

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* 7. What part of the 2019 Orpheus Parade did you most enjoy or like?

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* 8. What time did the parade arrive to your location?

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* 9. What part of the 2019 Orpheus Parade did you least enjoy (or dislike)?

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* 10. On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied were you that the 2019 Orpheus Parade was a good event and worthy of your time?

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* 11. Based upon your experience at the 2019 Parade, how likely are you to recommend next year's Orpheus Parade (2020) to friends and family?

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* 12. In a few words, if a friend or co-worker asked you the next day how you felt about attending the 2019 Orpheus parade, how would you sum up the experience?

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* 13. Do you think the Mardi Gras parade(s) make Mandeville a better place to live?

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* 14. Do we need to have more beads or less beads at future Mandeville parades?

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* 15. Do we need to have more throws for children at future Mandeville parades?

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* 16. Do the Orpheus krewe floats throw the right amount?

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* 17. Do you fund the themes clever or humorous?

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* 18. Is the Orpheus Parade appropriate for families?

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* 19. Do we have the right number of bands and musical groups at the Orpheus parades?

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* 20. What specific musical act do you most enjoy at Mandeville parades?

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* 21. Do you enjoy the costumed second line or “walking” groups at the Mandeville parade?

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* 22. Would you like to see more local VIPs or dignitaries at the parade?

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* 24. Are you aware of the Orpheus krewe being a good influence in our local community?

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* 25. Please enter your personal informtion below if you would like us to contact you. Your contact info will not be shared with any outside organization.

* 3. Before we get your feedback on specific parts of the parade, please tell us a little about yourself.

Where do you live?

* 5. We want to ask about the people who attended the parade with you.

How many of your family and friends attended the 2019 Orpheus parade with you?