Mardi Paws Celebration, Mandeville, LA, Feb. 28, 2010
February 15, 2010 by Paris and John
Filed under 02: February events, Dog Festivals
With a theme of “Mardi Paws Travels Around the World,” the 14th annual Mardi Paws Celebrations is getting ready to party. This event in Mandeville, Louisiana is noted as the only krewe that parades after Fat Tuesday. The walking parade features two- and four-legged participants in costume and is a family-friendly event.
The parade processes on Lakeshore Drive; during the parade watch for purple dog droppings, special beads, stuffed animals, cups and doubloons to be thrown as well as gold dog droppings tossed by the royals. A post-parade party will include food, music, and an agility course.
When: The parade is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:00pm. Registration begins at 12:30pm. The rain date is Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Where: Mandeville Lakefront, Mandeville, Louisiana
For a Paws Cause: Proceeds from the event will benefit the non-profit Have a Heart Thru Art and the non-profit St. Tammany Spay/Neuter Program.
For More Information:
- visit http://www.mardipaws.com
- call Have a Heart Thru Art at 985-892-0060 or the St. Tammany Tourist Office at 1-800-634-9443
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