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It was a beautiful day for the Grand Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Pensacola. I was surprised to see the number of people who turned out this year.
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What a fabulous costume! Wow!
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This is one way to catch some beads.
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His daddy is a firefighter and he obviously takes his parade duty seriously!
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Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty.
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Poor baby. I'll feel the same way in another hour. The Grand Mardi Gras Parade in Pensacola is usually close to three hours long!
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Every little boy's dream - a lunch of Cheetos and a MoonPie.
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What ju mean we're wearin' funny hats!
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Don't even think of touchin' my beads.
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The closest I could get was still 10 places back from the rail! I need a press pass!
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Hmm...I think I took a left when I should have turned right. I was headed for Vicksburg for a reenactment, darlin', and ended up at Mardi Gras.
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Don't wave like this, little fella!
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You gotta wave like THIS!
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La fem of LaFitte
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Pegasus!
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Even sailors love Mardi Gras. And Pensacola loves sailors!
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Yea! I managed not to cut the dragon's head off this time!
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Ahoy, matey!
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Mardi Gras rosaries?
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Krewe of LaFitte have amazing floats.
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And one of my favorites is The Parrot!
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Now this is the way to go to a parade!
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"What's wrong, kiddo? You've got a bunch of beads and a mustard ring around your mouth. Life doesn't get much better!"
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Yes, "All the world is a stage" - so give life your best performance!"
1 comment:
These are some great photos Barrier Island Girl!!
-Pensacola CVB
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