Month: February 2021

Mardi Gras comes early to Mentelle

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Thanks to everyone who came out for the Mentelle neighborhood Mardi Gras parade this afternoon, and to organizers Kim Naujokas and Selma Owens, who suggested the idea. Special thanks to Tim Francis and Cheryl Irwin for leading the parade with their rolling couch. They really set the tone for a great afternoon!

 

 

Mardi Gras parade is Saturday!

The Mentelle Mardi Gras parade is Saturday afternoon. Come out in your best Mardi Gras attire (including a face mask) and catch some beads! A parade made up of your neighbors will start at 3 p.m. and will circle Mentelle Park until 3:30 p.m. There are two ways to participate:

Join the Parade

Decorate your car, get some beads and join the parade! If you would like to be part of the action, please park your car along the curb on Mentelle Park facing Richmond Road by 2:45 pm. If you live on Mentelle Park, you can position your car at the end of your driveway with your car facing the street. As the parade passes you, just pull out after the last vehicle in line to become part of the parade. Please remember that drivers should be prepared to drive slow — it’s a parade, not a race! — stay off their cell phones and leave bead-throwing to their passengers.
Kids with bikes are invited to be part of the Kids Krewe!  Any children who would like to ride together as a group may do so by gathering at the top of Mentelle Park by Cramer Avenue by 2:45 p.m. They will follow the lead vehicle and must stay together to be safe. This is probably not appropriate for smaller children, who may not be able to stay with the group.

Watch the Parade

Get decked out in your best Mardi Gras outfit and catch some beads! Mentelle Park residents can watch from their front lawns and other neighborhood residents can pick their favorite spot along the median. Please wear a mask and ensure you are physically distanced from those outside of your household.

Prizes!

Two prizes will be awarded: one for “Best Mardi Gras Vehicle” and one for “Best Mardi Gras Outfit.” Prizes will be announced following the parade.

After the Parade

If you are willing to help clean up after the parade ends, just grab a trash bag and take a walk around part of Mentelle Park to collect any discarded items. Your help is appreciated!