Mardi Croix: Caribbean Country

This year’s Mardi Croix parade was Caribbean Country.  There were cowgirls in chaps

And cowgirls on bikes.

There was a mystery posse

That was a posse of seahorses!

There was a little moonshine.

A dancing centepiede.

And hoola girls.

The Gentlemen of Jones had a mobile bar.

There were lots of beads to be collected.

Even the divers got beaded.

And sparkly girls under umbrellas.

A cute snake getting all the attention.

And even a little Brazilian Capoeira on the sand.

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.