Mardis Gras Parade a BIG hit!

Sunday February 14Th was Valentines and also the Mardis Gras Parade in Nevada City. Once again, I attended the parade, which has been held annually for the last eight years. There were so many people this year, very nice to see! The weather was perfect, the parade was cancelled 2 years ago because of snow! The Parade started 8 years ago with a group of local women, many of my friends, that decided to get dressed up as Joe Cain's 12 widows, and walk down the middle of Broad Street. Joe Cain is the man who was largely credited for the rebirth of the Mardis Gras in 1866 in Mobile, Alabama. As the story goes, when he died, 12 widows showed up at his funeral. They were eventually called "The Merry Widows" Well, our local Mardis Gras Parade only grew from 12 women walking down the street to be the celebration it is today. It always helps to know people, therefore my husband, my girlfriend and I were able to watch the parade from a balcony above a business on the main parade route of Nevada City. What a great vantage point to see all of the smiling faces! There were so many beads and candy flying through the air, it was a sight to see. I love that parade and all of the colorful people. It is good for our community and I look forward to next Year. A good time was had by all!!!