The Mardi Gras Krewe of Bogue Falaya celebrated the arrival of its Grand Marshal Lisa Condrey Ward Monday afternoon, greeting her at the boat landing at Bogue Falaya Park as she arrived. Hundreds of onlookers welcomed her to the event, which was a re-creation of the way Mardi Gras kings used to arrive for Covington's Carnival festivities in the early days of the twentieth century, one hundred years ago.
Here are some photographs of this year's Grand Marshal's arrival. Click on the images to make them larger.
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Amy Tucker, Larry Rolling and Lisa Condrey-Ward
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After being greeted by dignitaries and given a banner signifying her official title, she led a parade up New Hampshire Street to the Southern Hotel.
Hundreds of well-wishers joined in the parade.
At the entrance of the Southern Hotel the Grand Marshal was congratulated by several public officials, including Parish President Mike Cooper and Covington Mayor Mark Johnson.
Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation in her honor
The Lollipops dance team was part of the parade.
This trio provided the Mardi Gras music for the occasion.
For aerial Drone Video click here.
Here is a link to a video of the occasion, including the hundreds of celebrants taking part in the parade.
Old Photograph
Taken a hundred and ten years ago, this old photograph shows the scene of the King arriving by boat at Columbia Landing to herald the beginning of Mardi Gras.
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