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BEADS – For the new members who have not paraded before, the question
is how much will you need. I personally bring 3-4 cases (or 3-4 near full Toomey’s bead bags full)
in addition to miscellaneous throws (poker chips, bells, fake money, cups, water bottles, etc.). You will
throw a LOT more than you think. Stock up. If you have extra, you can save them for
the next parade. The one thing you don’t want to do is be left standing there with nothing to throw
to the crowd.
THROWS
– They must be 2 oz. or smaller. We had several items printed with our official 2008 krewe logo on them.
These have been approved for distribution parade day. Some items are ideal to trade with other krewes
for specialty items (logo beads, cups, mugs, water bottles, koozies, etc.). They vary in price so check
this website for pictures and prices.
T shirts are in stock. Medallion beads will be in by parade day, as will more logo poker chips.
You may email your orders to me and I will bag them up and have them ready for early pick up parade day delivery.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are allowed on the float, but will NOT be provided
by the organization. All members are of legal drinking age and are allowed to bring these beverages on board on an individual
basis.
BRING FLATS, FLIP
FLOPS, OR SLIPPERS to wear on the float during the parade. Movement is sometimes jerky, and it is
easy to lose your balance when in motion, especially in high heels. No one will see your feet during the parade,
so bring a more comfortable substitution.
LINEUP is always at a specific
time and place for each parade. Go to www.pensacolamardigras.com and look at the parade route. Park somewhere
close to the end of it. It is a longer walk back to the car after parading than it seemed from the car
to the float when you first got there. Lineup and walking through all the floats and swapping beads and
goodies is half the fun, so plan to be at least an hor early each parade. Trust me, get there early enough
to do both or you’ll miss out on the whole Mardi Gras experience.
ATTIRE for parade
days is your choice- within reason. A fedora hat is a required part of the costume that will identify
you as a Mystic Mafia Gangster Girl. Colors and print and the rest of the costume is up to you.
Pinstripes are recognized gangster attire (pants, skirts, jackets, etc.). However, keep in mind
you will be leaning over the rails or sides, picking things up from below, and standing elevated from the crowd.
Be aware of very short skirts and the view from below, as well as low cut cleavage and the view from above.
COOLERS are allowed on the float. Please share
to condense float space. Pensacola Mardi Gras Association prohibits liquor consumption on the parade, with beer
as the exception, per 2008 guidelines. Please plan accordingly. BRING SNACKS! This is an all day event.
You will need to eat throughout the day. Sandwiches, wraps, snacks trave well. Hydration is important, so bring
bottled water, as well. NO
GLASS is allowed on the float or in the celebration, per Pensacola Mardi Gras Association rules.
WALKERS, as chosen by the Board of Directors, will be walking with us on parade days.
If your man is chosen to be a spotter, remember to bring enough beads to keep him busy for the whole parade.
Also, he should wear black pants and he will need a red or white krewe T shirt (color depends on the parade).
They are $10 each. Standard sizes small – XXL. There aren’t that
many large sizes so get them asap if you need one.
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