Magnolias are in full bloom on the Emblem Float.
Lundi Gras brought drenching rains, but somehow the ladies of the Order of Mystic Magnolias (how's that for southern charm?) managed to stop the rain, roll down the streets of Fairhope and get to their magical Ball before the skies opened up again to saturate the streets.
Not a great photo, but the Fairhope High School Color Guard displayed Southern Belle ingenuity by combining cuteness and practicality and marching in their rain boots!
March on belles, march on!
This reveler reminded me of one of my favorite teachers, but everyone knows teachers
stay home, drink hot tea, and grade papers every night.
Because of the heavy rains, the FHS band members were told to ditch the expensive uniforms and come casual. Some took it more literally than others.
The floats reflected the theme of "Razzle & Dazzle: The Roaring Twenties" - celebrating 20 years of the Mystic Magnolias organization.
Wigs, masks and costumes concealed the identity of the Krewe's members. Several ladies screamed out my name to toss me treats, and I couldn't figure out who in the world they were! So much fun!
All floats are custom made and take a full year to plan and create.
The key to going home loaded down with beads, trinkets, stuffed animals and Moon Pies? Make sure you are the cutest girl at the parade!
This sweetie pie was loaded down like a paper plate at a family reunion.
Her Daddy and Mama were helping her carry all the loot and could barely hold it all!
I'm going to stand close to her next year!
Then again, I didn't do such a bad job myself!
Mystic Magnolia Ladies know that cuteness has no age limit.
Roll on, Magnolias!
Until next year, Happy Mardi Gras, Y'all.
You can find this story and other wonderful items of interest at: Savvy Southern Style and A Southern Daydreamer.
12 comments:
Look at all those Moon Pies! You can make bread pudding again:}
Fairhope looks & sounds like a fun place to live... ":o) Loved this!
Glad to see that they got to roll:)
Blessings,
Linda
What gorgeous floats! I really had no idea that Fairhope had such a big celebration. Love the little girl and her Daddy photo.
I have enjoyed your posts on the Mardri Gras. Having never been I have always been curious about it. I always loved reading Frances Parkinson Keyes' books that took place in New Orleans and included members of the court in plots. She and her books were probably before your time!
I'm not familiar with Keyes' books, but bless you for thinking it is because they were before my time!!
Fairhope Mardi Gras is very different than New Orleans.
We only flash our smiles!
Looks quite festive! We have a big Mardi Gras here too. Now see those Moon Pies - my daddy loved those and especially with an R. C. Cola! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I surely have enjoyed your coverage of Mardi Gras! Too much fun...wish I was there.
On my one and only trip to New Orleans, we toured Frances Parkinson Keye's house and I bought one of her books -- Dewena's comments reminded me it's time to pull it out and re-read!
Great job in reporting from the streets! I think you might need to be the local reporter every year.
Let the good times roll~~~
All those moon pies are making me hungry! We are totally missing it this year. Darn!
Great story! I might know some of those magnolias, and let me just say ain't no little rain shower gonna stop them! Only thing missing is a shot of the double-decker bus, someone near and dear may have been on there, just sayin' - lol!
Peace,
Debbie
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