1995 Mardis Gras

Wild float

In 1995 Uncle Jimmy wasn't able to spend any time out in the crowds because of his medication, so we rented a hotel room at the Adams Mark overlooking the parade route so he could watch.

George III, Paul, Jimmy, Amy, Shirley, and Rita
George III's feet, Paul, Jimmy, Amy, Shirley, and Shirley's friend Rita

Jimmy with beer Jimmy enjoying a parade...
Jimmy's view of the parades Jimmy's view

George IV's Mardis Gras hairstyle
George IV shows off his Mardis Gras hair with Rita and Shirley in background
...but Daddy George III doesn't mind it too much
George III and IV

Amy relaxing at Farnell Lane with Paul's calculator Amy with calculator

Mystics of Time float

Downtown is pretty desolate before the parades begin
Government Street before parades

Shirley waiting for Joe Cain Shirley took Paul out for his first Joe Cain procession
Ending with others throwing beads on Joe Cain's grave (We kept ours!)
Joe Cain's grave

Shirley looking for grandkids in the crowd

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