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Krewe of Slidellians & Krewe of Perseus
Name:
Krewe of Slidellians & Krewe of Perseus
Date:
February 17, 2019
Time:
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Event Description:
Founded in 1947, the Slidell Women's Civic Club was formed to foster community service in eastern St. Tammany Parish. The Krewe of Slidellians kicks off the Mardi Gras season in Slidell. The theme for the 2019 parade is "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Parades along Pontchartrain Dr. from Spartan Dr. to Hwy. 11, then along Front St. to Gause Blvd. and ending at Lindberg Dr. The Krewe of Perseus immediately follows. Founded in 1970, Perseus hosts a thirteen-float parade with riders donning his or her own handmade costume. The Krewe’s 170 members throw hand-decorated plastic crabs, crab beads, slap bracelets, and cups. Route loads up at Fritchie Park and begins at Salmen High School. This year's theme: "Under the Big Top." Immediately follows Slidellians’ parade.
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