‘Throw Me Something Mister!’”

Downtown Millbrook will soon be filled with beads, Moon Pies, candy and the sounds of thousands of revelers shouting, “Throw me something mister!” The Millbrook Revelers will hold their annual Mardi Gras Festival Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. with the parade through downtown beginning at noon. “This year’s parade will be extra special,” said Revelers’ President Michele Reeves. “We are so fortunate to have Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South, as our Grand Marshal. “We are so excited to have him as part of our celebration. We hope everyone will come and see him and catch some beads!” Sean is the author of 13 books and does a daily column about life in the South. For nearly two decades, the Millbrook Krewe has brought the fun and pageantry of Mardi Gras to Millbrook. Members work hard all year to bring the spirit of laissez le bon temps rouler (let the good times roll) to the River Region and visitors from far and wide.” This year’s King Ben Robbins, and Queen Shirley Hasse, will reign over the festivities at Village Green Park which include a variety of food and arts/craft vendors and events (including the 10 a.m. Umbrella Stroll) and family friendly fun. The highlight of the Festival is the noon parade through Downtown Millbrook. “The parade will feature local marching bands, special guests and a fantastic array of vehicles and floats decorated in the tradition of Mardi Gras,” said Charter Krewe Member Johnny Moore. “Parade goers will be treated to great entertainment and thousands of beads, candy treats, and other throws. Just yell out, ‘throw me something mister!’”

Prattville’s 19th Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration will be held on February 4th

The good times will begin to roll with food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, inflatables, and other activities at 11 am. The parade will start at 2 pm at the Autauga County Courthouse. It will follow Main Street through downtown, turn right on Northington then left on Doster Road, ending at Stanley Jensen Stadium. For more information, call (334) 595-0854

Limited - Bourbon & Beignets!

Saturday February 18th

Museum @ 4:30, 6:00 or 7:30 PM.

Bourbon & Beignets

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Mardi Gras parade! Roll into Ozan for a Taste of New Orleans! A paired wine tasting! Finish with our Founder's Cut Bourbon & Beignets! Book your Mardi Gras Fun at www.ozanwine.com, Ozan Vineyard & Winery, 173 Highway 301, Calera, Alabama, contact@ozanwine.com

By Judith Graham