Look at that kick! |
On Saturday, we reveled in Lockport, Louisiana, gathering at the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building for a party with lots of tasty food, a parade a block away, and good Cajun music.
On Sunday, at St John's Episcopal Church, we had our traditional pot luck lunch after the 10:30 service and then gathered outside to watch the parades.
The Prescriptions |
This year, we had musical entertainment by The Prescriptions, a five-piece band, which plays "primarily music from the late sixties, seventies, and eighties" and perform very well, indeed.
Fr Ron on the harmonica |
Fr Ron, an Episcopal priest who says he's retired but works as a consultant in the Episcopal Church and serves half-time as our priest-in-charge, is a member of the band and plays guitar (above on the right) and harmonica (on the left). Ron works more than half-time for our church, because he's always there when we need him.
The rain that was predicted came once the parade started, and I decided to leave. The stalwarts who stayed, including Grandpère, were rewarded, because the rain stopped as I was on my way home.
Growing up in New Orleans, I saw enough parades to last more than one lifetime. From my quiet place at home, I wish for all the revelers a great day and a safe day this Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler!