MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras Holiday begins (actually it began on 3 Kings Day. but this is our 5 day weekend to "Celebrate")

first up, The Spanish Town Parade in Baton Rouge

I don't really know why the flamingo is the mascot but you see them EVERYWHERE in Spanishtown... a downtown neighborhood in Baton Rouge

This Year's Theme:

In Keeping with the Theme..

As you can see, this parade is more irreverant

and includes everyone!

Those are SOME Beads

Throw me Something MISTER!!

This is one way to get lots of beads!!

It's all just Monoply Money!!

Lisa- Letting loose.

Mary-Tyler and John

Lots of People wear Costumes.. this was one of the best.

I liked this flamingo on his hat!!

The Aftermath...