What a great day for a parade. There was snow on the ground, but it was sunny and warmer. Compared to the cold of last year (I didn't go because of the cold) this year was like Spring. It was a great crowd, too. We took a shuttle to Soulard, as parking would be impossible, getting down there before 10:00 am to stake out a good spot. The parade didn't start until 11:00.
Kim, Gary, Dennis & I found a snow-free section of sidewalk on the parade route and prepared to grab beads. Before the parade was over, we had so many, we were stuffing them in every coat pocket. Gary was shoving them down the front of his coat, and they kept falling out the bottom. Kim had so many stuffed down her front, she appeared to be pregnant.
Kim's mom, Jean, was on the Twister float - she was having a great time. After the parade, we headed back up Allen Street towards the shuttle. We avoided the busiest areas, as you would not be able to get through. I am not a crowd person, so I did not want to try to maneuver through the thickest of it.
For more info on Mardi Gras, visit: http://www.mardigrasinc.com/
The local news tonight reported that Mardi Gras brings in upwards of 20 million dollars into the local economy. That's a lot of money!
Enclosed are all the pics of the parade I took. I had forgotten to charge the camera battery, and I was afraid it would die in the middle of the parade, but I made it...
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