San Marcos Carnival

Parade celebrates Mardi Gras tradition heading into Fat Tuesday

San Marcos celebrated Mardi Gras a couple of days early. The festivities were kicked off with a Mystick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras parade on Saturday that occurred during a bit of a sprinkle. But in true river rat fashion, the party wasn’t spoiled by a bit of water. The parade marched on. The festivities then moved to Zelick’s Icehouse where there was a crawfish boil and live music.

“The weather couldn’t stop Mardi Gras revelers from coming out for the parade,” Wayne Kraemer, president of the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos board, said. “Our bands—Minor Mishap, Boss Street Brass Band and Time of Night — created a fun and festive atmosphere to the day.”