It's Not NOLA, But It's In the Spirit

Today under gray skies and the threat of rain, the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department hosted their 10th annual Lamardi Gras Celebration.

Although probably on a 10th of a scale as Mardi Gras, Lamardi Gras gets points for effort and humor. I mean, where else would you see a retrofitted air conditioner unit masquerading as a float?

Boats, fish, old fire trucks, a plastic dinosaur, and even a cooler attached with a motor all made the route interesting. And of course, there were plenty of local politicians grinning and waving.

So I thought you would enjoy a photo tour of the parade. Sit back, pour a bowl of jambalaya, and enjoy small town Lamardi Gras -- South Texas style.

Wondering what to do with about the 10 pounds of beads my son collected?

The Wondering Texan