Top, a tractor pulled the group from KnD's Boutique. Above, Mermaid Society's Michelle Kraft, Mary O'hara and Laura Cardona represented the mermaids in the parade. Bottom left, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce President Page Michel waved to the crowd. Kristin and Monte Sheffield are the Mystick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras King and Queen.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Above, the Boss Street Brass Brand provided music for the crowd. Below, left, a unicyclist zipped by during the parade. Below middle, Mystick Krewe of Okeanos Board President Wayne Kraemer throws beads to the crowd. Bottom right, the San Marcos Troop 18 of Boy Scouts of America marched in the parade led by a Bagpipe player.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
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.”
Kraemer said the Krewe’s signature float was embellished with gorgeous flowers that added an extra flair to the float and were constructed by the Texas State Sculpture Club.
More mardi gras festivities will continue tonight on Fat Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Verde Park in Kyle, 3875 Burnham Street, for a Mardi Gras Celebration put on by the city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Brick and Mortar District Apartments.
The city of Kyle website said there will be King Cake, food and drink vendors, DJs and a Mardi Gras-themed costume contest. Beads and masks will be available while supplies last.
Laissez les bons temps rouler.
