Mead Rd. Mardi Gras
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"Throw me something, Mister!"
If you think that is something you'll only hear in New Orleans, think again!! It all began in 2005 when our oldest son began kindergarten. That huge moment in Billy's life sounded alarm bells for us, as we realized that for the first time since the 1980's I wouldn't be trekking to New Orleans to celebrate my high holiday. So in the interest of familial harmony, David suggested starting our own parade for the kids. He built a papier mache float on top of the radio flyer wagon. Billy, his brother Tommy and their friends painted the float. On that Tuesday, February 8 2005, the kids dressed up in their Halloween best and Dave and I put on our Mardi Gras finest. A few of our neighbors and their kids joined us as we walked up and down our street, throwing beads and loudly singing Fess. And it ROCKED! Over the years, our little parade has grown from one wagon/float with a few kids and adults to a multi-wagon/float extravaganza with lots of kids and our own homegrown brass band. Imagine trying to teach a bunch Georgia peaches the Mardi Gras standards without sheet music! We aim high!!!! And now it's time for us to take our Mardi Gras celebrations to the next level. This year we're officially launching "Mead Road Mardi Gras". Anyone with a love of carnival, costumes, floats, music, parades, beads, red beans and rice and anything else you can imagine, is invited to come join us!!! Saturday March 1st, or Samedi Gras, is the date! The parade begins at Harmony park at 3pm. We'll march up Mead Road to the Imperial, at the corner of Mead and East College, for the party. And the party will go on for as long as people are there to celebrate. Beads will be provided and the Imperial will sell red beans and rice and beer. Proceeds will go to the Decatur Education Foundation to support the band programs at Decatur High School, Renfroe Middle School and the 5th Avenue 4/5 Academy. For more information or if you would like to donate anything, please contact:
Emily Kean Berg
[email protected]
03/06/2025
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🎉 TBT: Mardi Gras Magic! 🎭✨
Remember that time when Winnona Park Elementary brought the partying to the Mead Rd. Mardi Gras parade and won Best Float? 🚨🏆 Thanks again to all that joined us!!!
From feathered masks to jazzy beads, and of course, the tunes that got everyone dancing, it was a day filled with fun, laughter, and a whole lot of CREW spirit.
We couldn’t have done it without our amazing WPES families.
02/26/2025
Winnona Park PTA is stepping up the game with their MRMG float!! They are clearly gunning for the best school krewe trophy! 🏆
The gauntlet has been thrown Clairemont Elementary PTA, Talley PTO, Oakhurst Elementary School, Beacon Hill Middle School PTA, Glennwood Elementary School (Decatur, GA) Parents Page, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary PTO, Decatur, GA
📢🎭 Winnona Park is rolling into Mead Rd. Mardi Gras ! 🎉💜💛
Join us Saturday, March 1 as we bring the WP spirit to Decatur’s favorite Mardi Gras parade! Meet us at FAVE at 12:15 PM (parade starts at 1 PM). Wear your WP swag or school colors and bring some fun noisemakers (tambourines, maracas, etc.) to make some joyful noise! 🥁🎺
This is a great way to celebrate, connect, and show off our amazing school community. Let’s make it a parade to remember! 🎭✨
02/26/2025
Big thanks to Keller Knapp Realty for supporting the 20th Anniversary Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade! 🎭💜💚💛
As a locally owned, community-focused real estate brokerage, Keller Knapp knows what makes Decatur special—and we’re thrilled to have them as part of this year’s celebration! Their support helps make this event possible while also raising funds for arts education in our schools.
Looking to buy or sell a home in Decatur? Check out Keller Knapp Realty, and be sure to give them a shoutout for supporting the community!
Want to join us?: MRMG.org
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kellerknapp
Keller Knapp
02/25/2025
🎶 Announcing the 2025 Mead Road Mardi Gras Musical Lineup! 🎭💜💚💛
Get ready for a full day of incredible live music, all in support of music education for Decatur kids!
🎷 Before the Parade:
- The Black Sheep Ensemble will bring the energy as folks check in and get ready to roll!
🎭 Marching in the Parade:
- Decatur High Drum Line
- Community Trombone Players
- The Black Sheep Ensemble
🎉 At the After-Party (Behind The Imperial):
- Andrew Holley – Kicking off the after-party as the parade rolls in
- Polly Holliday
- CJ Jones and The Spirit Bones
- The Hamstrings
Bring a picnic blanket or camp chair and settle in for an amazing lineup of local musicians who are generously sharing their time and talent to help us raise funds for Decatur kids’ music programs!
This Saturday, March 1st at The Imperial!
02/22/2025
Thinking Man Tavernn Shoutout to Thinking Man Tavern for supporting Mead Road Mardi Gras 2025! Thanks to their sponsorship, we’re bringing more music and more fun to Decatur while giving back to arts education.
Join the celebration on March 1st—it’s not too late to sign up your krewe or support as a family supporter! Visit MRMG.org for details.
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