If you're heading out to the Krewe of Centaur parade this Saturday in Shreveport, first of all, have fun! Second, we hope you catch your weight in Mardi Gras beads and other trinkets!
If you're heading out to the Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade in Shreveport, LA this Saturday, we've got you covered with this year's start time, tips, and rules from the Shreveport Police Department.
The Krewe of Gemini had their first parade in Shreveport in 1990. The Krewe of Centaur soon followed in 1991, and Mardi Gras in the Arklatex has been growing ever since.
I'm no baker or food expert, but it seems like some creative type could come up with an edible alternative to the plastic baby, that would be able to be baked in, or at least placed inside the cake before packaging, so the surprise tradition could be kept alive!
Mardi Gras is a celebration steeped in history with a rich tradition. But how did it get its start and who was the first to celebrate in the United States? Mobile or New Orleans?