Mistick Krewe hosts 8th annual Mardi Gras Parade

"Laissez les bons temps rouler!" — "Let the good times roll!" The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos, brought the spirit and traditions of Carnival to San Marcos with its 8th annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday. The parade traversed the streets of downtown San Marcos, celebrating Mardi Gras. King and Queen of Carnival Robert Cotner and Linda Pennington in their float. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Boss Street Brass Band plays New Orleans jazz during Saturday's festivities.

A group of dancers participate in Saturday's Mardi Gras Parade.

A festive Mardi Gras float strolls down the streets of San Marcos.

Also featured in the parade were four debutantes from local families Grace Baker, Dani McNabb, Victoria Polhemus and Breonna Snead. Snead, above, passes out beads. 

A float from Zelicks, which hosted the Mardi Gras Afterparty following Saturday's parade, pumps up the parade crowd.

Mardi Gras debutante Dani McNabb waves at the parade crowd.

A crew of dancers boogie through the parade route.