Lake Arthur Mardi Gras

Published 8:21 pm Sunday, February 4, 2018

By American Press Staff

The 18th annual Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade took place Saturday, February 3, 2018. ””

Young riders throw beads from the Krewe De Bayou Chene float during a 2018 Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade. They were among dozens of krewes that took part in the parade and an earlier gumbo run.

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A woman throws beads during the Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade Saturday, February 3, 2018. 

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The Diamond Divas of Dance of Jennings perform at the Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade Saturday, February 3, 2018. 

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Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run captain Kurt Viator hands Reese Smith, 9, of Lake Arthur a trinket.

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Thomas Deshotel, Tony Clement and Winston Miller serve as the color guard.

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Members of the Krewe du Vieux Temps throw stuffed animals, beads and trinkets to an eager crowd Saturday during the Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade. The parade featured more than 50 floats, along with wagons, horses and lots of throws.

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