Mardi Gras Parade!

Last week, Shay studied Louisiana. She learned all about Jazz music (thank goodness for You tube and Pandora), crustaceans, The Louisiana Purchase, and of course, Mardi Gras. This past Saturday, a nearby town had a family friendly Mardi Gras parade and celebration, so of course, we went. It started out cold and drizzly, but luckily it stopped raining before the parade started. Since it was low-key- she walked right up to a float and got to check it out.

"The Float"

We found a mom from my mom's group and chatted for a minute, then Shay decided she wanted to go up to the grandstand area so she could be with all the action. It was loud! There were cheerleaders, a step team, local celebrities, stilt-walkers, marching bands, a jazz band, and a float. Beads and candy were were thrown. Shay was thrilled.

Eagerly anticipating the parade.

Local High School Band

Miss Maryland?

Female stilt- walker.

This guy was funny.

Jazz Band

Step Team

The King and Mother Nature.

Cheerleaders.

This group had the loudest drum -ever!

After the parade, there was activities in the town square. There was this really cool balloon maker, but two lines had formed, and there was a "disagreement" between the lines who was the real line. I didn't have time for that, so we decided we'd come back later (the line never got short enough, and then they ended up closing before we got back to it- but no tears from Shay). So we went off to do other activities.

She made a mask.

She danced.

And danced.

And Danced!

She did her first "conga line".

The stilt guy was great.

He showed her some tricks.

She showed him one too!

What a fun day!

We were only going to stay for an hour or so, but Shay was having such a good time, we stayed until the activities closed. Mardi Gras only comes once a year after all!