The Second Annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras was held this past weekend. Members of the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, KVPI Radio, the Boggy Bayou Festival, and other members of the parish made the trip to participate in the festivities. The weekend began on Friday, January 31, with a Mardi Gras Ball. The fun continued the following day with a Mardi Gras Parade, children’s chicken chase, and a street dance with performances from Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, and Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns. The day also featured a Gumbo Cookoff. Winning the competition for the second year in a row was the Boggy Bayou Festival. Andy Carson, president of the Boggy Bayou Festival shared his group represented the festival and Prairie Manor Nursing Home. He also wished to thank their sponsors Cabot Corporation, T-Boys Slaughter House, Mikey’s Doughnuts, E.L.E. Construction, The Sherman Place, TJ’s Tire, Glitz Hair Salon, Andy Carson Ward 4 Constable Evangeline Parish, and S2 Ranch and thanked all of their friends and family who made the trip to help and support them. In the top left photo are EPTC Board Member Opal Andrus (left) and President Tony Marks (right) as they ride in the parade on Saturday. In the top right photo, Boggy Bayou Festival Board Members (from left) Andy Carson, Derrick Thrasher, and TJ Campbell celebrate with their trophy. In the bottom left photo are Leroy Thomas and members of his band. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks and courtesy of Jeanne Solis)
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