McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Krewe of Krewe parades and dancing in the streets make Mardi Gras A Sight Mardi Gras is a French tradition in Southwest Louisiana. It is a day of fun and feasting before the solemni- ty and fasting of Lent. When classes let out, the parties begin. Bands of all kinds, from Cajun French to Rock and Roll entertain crowds of people in dance halls and on the streets. One of the great attractions of the Lake Charles Mardi Gras is the pa- rades. The parades wind their way from McNeese through the city to the Civic Center, with a truck parade first and the Krewe of Krewes pa- rade following. Floats and dazzling costumes make the parades a sight As the first of the Lake Charles parades, the truck parade featured entries that were of a different style. The Frosty Factory’s entry, a comedic looking armadillo, was one of the most unusual entries in the afternoon parade. (Photo by T. Maricle) 44 Student Life to See to see; but the beads, trinkets, and doubloons distinguish the Mardi Gras parades from any other. Food and drink are also major parts of the Mardi Gras celebration. Gumbo, boudin, and beer make up the meal of the day. There's no cooking like Cajun cooking, and no party like Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras celebrations actually begin weeks before with balls and banquets fit for a king. Young and old alike join in the celebration, pro- ducing a time full of fun and excite- ment for everyone. TAL DSMOBILE’ tL SON |

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i Photo lab assistant Treva Maricle takes ID pictures in the cafeteria as part of the regis- tration process. This was one part of regis- tration that did not change with the transfer to the computer system. (Photo by R. Ro- zas) Pam Louviere, registration assistant, vali- dates fee vouchers as part of the new com- puter registration system. Under the new system, all the registration processes were shortened. (Photo by G. Edwards) Buddy Brents, a McNeese junior, waits to get his fees assessed on the computer ter- minal. With the addition of the computer terminals, all assessments were totaled at one stop. (Photo by G. Edwards)

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The Mardi Gras season brings out the best of jazz music. The Lake Charles Mardi Gras parade played host to this jazz en- semble which wound through the streets of Lake Charles. (Photo by T. Maricle) Elaborate costumes and headresses are a familiar part of Mardi Gras. This krewe float was one of the many in the evening parade that featured ornate designs. (Photo by T. Maricle) The Krewe of Bara- taria’s entry in the Tuesday night Mar- di Gras parade drew the familiar “throw me some- thing, mister!’’ Barataria, a cos- tume krewe, ended its year with this en- try in Lake Charles’ biggest-ever pa- rade. (Photo by T. Maricle) wet iy Ka eel 8 a Fine a oo erg DB eM ak Vay ay edla Mardi Gras 45