mardi gras, shreveport space #83 gemini parade
we left austin saturday morning, before 6 AM. we arrived in shreveport around 11:30 and there was no denying the rain about to come down. but we went ahead with our plans. easily discouraged, we are not.
the space #83 disco gnome was mounted, a fire was started and tents pitched. we had a lovely fuchsia tent among our space #83 village this year.
outfitted the kids with some rain gear and let them loose. street was closed down and the festivities were happening all around us. ours was just a bit louder than the rest, but that is to be expected.
street scootering.
fun with silly string!
we took some salmon that was marinated in spicy korean fermented chili paste and orange juice.
the gnome attracted some random dancing girls... got to have a gnome at your party or it just might fail.
just a few beverages were served and consumed.
laser show was mounted as the sun set and BANG! everybody was dancing.
"nat-nat the jello shot girl" (although she didn't bring jello shots this year) had a quick recovery from her illness and busted out some naughty moves. then promptly went back to feeling ill. magic of the disco gnome I guess...
more dancing.
HERE COMES THE PARADE!...
space #83 laser light show is on!
and the bottom of the bucket dropped out and the rain came down.
we had a big group of teens dancing.
as the rain increased, people started to leave. the parade is rain or shine and you know we were gonna be there till the end.
less people equals more valuable parade loot (golden beads and cups)
we caught several whole bags of beads, the floats were going as fast as they could and just dumping their load.
the marching band was not very enthused, but they pushed forward and we all got wet together.