YOUNGSVILLE, KATC - Saturday morning kicked off the 39th annual Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade ... dresses and skirts to colorful beads and even boots, attendees embraced the festive spirit ...

In an act of uncanny timing, this van will be driving around the city, seven days a week, selling rubber Tretorn boots out the back ... So you’re skipping your annual New Orleans Mardi Gras pilgrimage ...