The Krewe of Gemini had their first parade in Shreveport in 1990. The Krewe of Centaur soon followed in 1991, and Mardi Gras in the Arklatex has been growing ever since.
For all the folks complaining that there isn't anything to do in Shreveport-Bossier, this calendar of upcoming events proves that simply isn't the truth!
I'm no baker or food expert, but it seems like some creative type could come up with an edible alternative to the plastic baby, that would be able to be baked in, or at least placed inside the cake before packaging, so the surprise tradition could be kept alive!
Have you ever wondered why the dates for Mardi Gras and Easter can fluctuate so much from year to year? As a dedicated fan of both holidays, I had the same question.
Last year, in a move that confused a lot of people from Louisiana, Softsoap came out with a limited edition Mardi Gras scent. No surprise here, but they aren't offering it for sale this year. However, we did a little sleuthing on the internet and we found it for our Mardi Gras-loving friends on several resale sites.