The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation announced Tuesday that it is continuing its annual Kids’ Mardi Gras Parade tradition February 13, but this year it will be done virtually!
Here is a link to the Facebook event and the info ( https://fb.me/e/41uKIrKae )
There will be musical guests and even a “shoebox parade” featuring mini-floats to round out this fun online event.
Be sure to submit your float to jddc@jacksontn.gov by Wednesday, Feb. 10 to be included in the parade, and to be considered for the corporation’s prizes! Winners will be announced live during the event.
Mardi Gras gift bags will be available for pickup at the LOCAL, located at 202 W Lafayette St, Jackson, Tenn., Saturday, February 6 starting at 10 a.m. Come grab one to make your day even more festive!
The corporation said it would like to give a huge thanks to Jackson Energy Authority for sponsoring this year’s event, and it looks forward to celebrating Mardi Gras with you.