Yesterday our downtown was the site of the annual Mardi Gras. Has nothing to do with Lent, but gives us an excuse to collect and wear beads (no flashing necessary) and roam the streets listening to live music, partaking in some New Orleans cuisine and just have fun! There were 2 parades - Sacred Heart Homecoming at 4 and the Mardi Gras parade at 6:30. By then there were hundreds if not thousands of people downtown!
They also have many activities for kids including face painting. These 2 sweeties (Nicole and Rachel) are the daughters of my ex Joe and his wife Nancy. Thought my cousins would enjoy seeing them.....
...and this beautiful girl is Megan, daughter of my former brother-in-law Todd and his wife Mary. Can you tell she and Rachel are cousins? Love that hair color! This photo was taken during the Sacred Heart parade and later at the game, Megan was crowned Homecoming Queen!
After the first parade we went upstairs to the "penthouse" apt. of one of my friends son. He has this fabulous deck overlooking the downtown area. I had no idea such a view was possible from downtown and I've been here 38 yrs!
It was interesting to see a portion of our downtown from a more lofty view - especially with all the trees beginning to turn color.
The mighty CMU Chips play today. Fire Up Chips!!!!
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