The Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere will host Parade in the Park on Saturday, February 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Kiroli Park. The public is invited to view stationary Mardi Gras floats that will be placed throughout the park. There is a $2.00 entry fee per person and attendees are encouraged to dress in costume. In addition to the on-site floats, highlights include:
• New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians: The performance group will travel from New Orleans and will be wearing their famous ornate hand-made suits.
• Local Mardi Gras dance teams the 318 Swampers and the Louisiana Luna Chicks
• Live Bands: Josh Madden, Four on the Floor, Dead Reckoning, and Josh Love Band
• A King Cake Competition with local bakeries from the Twin Cities
• Pet Costume Contest: Attendees are invited to bring their pets in costume. The contest will begin at11:00 a.m. at the Main Stage.
• Food vendors and other festivities.
More information can be found by visiting the Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere Facebook page.