Mardi Gras + St. Croix = Mardi Croix

 Here’s Cane Bay Beach before the parade.

This is the parade route lined with vendors.

There were beads

Beads

And more beads.

Cute girls

And cute twins

And body paint

And giant hats

And bead tosses.

  Here come the King and Queen.

Golden Girls handed out treats.

The theme was Rock n Roll.

James Brown and Elvis made an appearance.

Plus a giant centepiede.

After the parade, everyone cooled off in the water, including the horses.

And Elvis sat with us for a few moments and reflected on the festivities.