On Saturday, February 6 (inclement weather backup day is Saturday, February 13), Mentelle Neighborhood residents are invited to get outside, don your best Mardi Gras attire (including a face mask), and catch some beads! A parade made up of your neighbors and specialty vehicles will start at 3 p.m. and will circle Mentelle Park until 3:30 p.m. There are two ways to participate:
Join the Parade
Decorate your car, get some beads and join the parade! If you would like to be part of the action, please park your car along the curb on Mentelle Park facing Richmond Road by 2:45 pm. If you live on Mentelle Park, you can position your car at the end of your driveway with your car facing the street. As the parade passes you, just pull out after the last vehicle in line to become part of the parade. Please remember that drivers should be prepared to drive slow — it’s a parade, not a race! — stay off their cell phones and leave bead-throwing to their passengers.
Kids with bikes are invited to be part of the Kids Krewe! Any children who would like to ride together as a group may do so by gathering at the top of Mentelle Park by Cramer Avenue by 2:45 p.m. They will follow the lead vehicle and must stay together to be safe. This is probably not appropriate for smaller children, who may not be able to stay with the group.
Watch the Parade
Get decked out in your best Mardi Gras outfit and catch some beads! Mentelle Park residents can watch from their front lawns and other neighborhood residents can pick their favorite spot along the median. Please wear a mask and ensure you are physically distanced from those outside of your household.
Prizes!
Two prizes will be awarded: one for “Best Mardi Gras Vehicle” and one for “Best Mardi Gras Outfit.” Prizes will be announced following the parade.
After the Parade
If you are willing to help clean up after the parade ends, just grab a trash bag and take a walk around part of Mentelle Park to collect any discarded items. Your help is appreciated!
Clinton Land, 73, who lived most of his life at 22 Mentelle Park, died January 20 with his wife of 51 years, Sharon, his sister Helen, and his granddaughter Grace by his side. He is survived by Sharon, sons Clint (Jennifer, Christopher,) Denver (Jenny, Elizabeth,) daughter Lindsey (John, Jordan, Grace, Eli, Nevaeh,) and sister Helen (CJ, Sara Jane). Services will be limited to visitation of family and friends at the family home today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Social distancing and masks required.
Neighborhood over the next several weeks. Installation of the main and service lines is complete, and restoration of sidewalks, driveways, landscaping and roadways is underway on Cramer, Hambrick, Franklin and Bullock avenues.