Mardi Gras 2006

Mardi Gras, Orange, Texas, Feb. 2006


text and photos by Brother Bob Johnson

2/17/06

                                                                                        
Though the temperature was about 40 with a stiff north wind and drizzling rain, the pagan ritual continues in the town that Rita tore smooth up.

You will note that one Krewe wisely promoted the flamingo, and they won the float competition.  The folks with the red-eyed Snake kinda hissed when they came in 2nd.
                                                             

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