Who? YOU Plus! Pack 'em all in! Bring your Dragon Dancers, Oxen (this is the year of the Ox), Cupids, Mardi Gras Crewe, and Presidents! You're invited to the JOY!
What? Join us in a fun-filled mash-up parade to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and the end of the BIG CHILL! There's more WHAT to the right.
When? Where? Sunday, February 21st 2:15 p.m. - Our parade marshals (our very own Knights of Columbus) will get your vehicles lined up in our parking garage (500 W. MLK)
2:30 p.m. - the Parade to the Black Top begins!
Why? We need a reason to smile and look forward in joy. We’ve got some love to give you and the folks at Casa Marianella and Posada Esperanza could use a little love from you.
What to Bring
Brooms & Dustpans (can be gently used)
Fabuloso (liquid cleaner)
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Bleach spray cleaners
Heavier duty kitchen cleaners such as degreaser or oven cleaner
What to Expect Come wearing red, a presidential powdered wig or stove pipe hat, your Mardi Gras masks over your face masks. Decorate your vehicle for one or all of the celebrations: Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, Presidents Day and bring cleaning supplies to donate to Casa Marianella & Posada Esperanza.
You'll receive a bag of surprises including containers of blessed ashes for you to use in your home and neighborhood. Ash Wednesday doesn't have an exclusive on the opportunity to "Turn away from sin & be faithful to the Gospel."