The Boys Walked in their First Parade

 Our Martial Arts family participated in this year's Mardi Gras Children's parade in downtown Galveston.  With so many parades packed in the two week celebration, the Children's parade followed the Pet parade; this was a bonus as we got to see the cute animals up close..

 Mardi Gras costumes are bright and beautiful.

 I'm taking note for next year.

 This town is serious about their beads. 

Our group was asked to bring beads to throw out to the crowds along the parade route.  I seriously underestimated the amount of beads we brought with us.  20 packs (200 strands) from Dollar Tree was nowhere near sufficient for two participants. 

This  cart was one family's bead contribution and their supply was completely depleted by the end of the parade route.  Most families brought 400-800 strands of beads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Waiting for our group to get called in to parade position.

So.Many.People!

  We had so much fun throwing beads but were a tad disappointed we didn't bring more beads for the entire parade route; next year we WILL be prepared.

 The route was too long, especially for these 5 year old legs.  

 

The boys walked in their first parade today and despite how tired they were and not enough beads, we had fun.