feather boas and sequined headbands for his three granddaughters. They’ll be parade ready on board the float manned by Johnson and his fishing buddies in the Crystal Beach Mardi Gras celebration.

The City invites the public to put on their best Mardi Gras attire, typically purple, green and gold colors as well as feather boas, masks and beads, and skate the night away. The event will ...