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Photo by Mark Gilliland / Ryan King, Rhonda Gilliland, Collin Rogers and Sheri & Daniel Anderson Photo by Mark Gilliland / Ryan King, Rhonda Gilliland, Collin Rogers and Sheri & Daniel Anderson

By Photography by Mark Gilliland June 1, 2023 1 min read

The Read House hosted an authentic Mardi Gras celebration featuring a live jazz band, second line, Cajun buffet and more. The 27th annual party helped support nonprofit Downside Up, Inc.

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Lucky Strike

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Chad & Cheryl Roberson

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Kitty Frye and Rebekah Sullivan

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Jamie Hill, Jermon Garner and Melissa Harrison

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Tom Bartoo and Lori Hensley

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Chris & Niki Cooke

Photo by Mark Gilliland / River City Red Hots Brass Band

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Katherine Winterboer, Courtney Swanson and Lee Winterboer

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Ashton Smith, Jacob Allen and Hudson Seago

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Katie & Troy Downey and Sarah Hill

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Attendees join the parade as it marches through the Read House and out onto the sidewalk.

Photo by Mark Gilliland / "Big Kahuna," "Huggy Bear," "Mother Willie" and "Wrecking Ball"

Photo by Mark Gilliland / Members of the Mystikal Krewe of Indulgences group.