1999 Mardi Gras Digital Pictures

Grand Prairie Mardi Gras Courir, Feb. 14

Gps4.jpg (16251 bytes)      Gps5.jpg (17406 bytes) These digital pictures were taken at the Grand Prairie Courir's boudin and egg lunch stop about 1:30 p.m. That's Capitaine Ricky Soileau waving  two chickens before tossing them in the air  for the chicken chase. One of the participants holds her catch high above her head. On the other side of the road, the Mardi Gras danced to music from a live band. The courir had a very large turnout in beautiful weather.

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Posted 2-14-99