(PHOTOS) 2022 Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade
Michelle Alexander watches the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
By Dean Hesse, contributor
Decatur, GA — The Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade rolled once again on Saturday Feb. 26, with a bevy of colorful Krewes and marching bands making their way through Oakhurst to help raise money to support arts and music education in the City Schools of Decatur.
The Krewe of Grateful Gluttons Mob of Emus strike a pose during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Edison Credi, 8, shares his candy with an emu during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Amaya Credi, 5, is loaded down with beads during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
The Oakhurst Elementary Krewe is ready to roll during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Eileen from the Oakhurst Elementary Krewe tosses beads to the crowd during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Teacher Dayna Straus (center) walks with the Clairemont Elementary Krewe during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
The Westchester Elementary mascot gives paw bumps during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Levy rides on dad Levent’s shoulders during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
The Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade heads down Oakview Road in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
The Decatur High School drum line plays during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
People stand along Oakview Road to watch the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Gayle Thompson, Bob Visentin and Richard Powers watch the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade roll by on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Cora, 3 and Sophie Haas, 1, watch the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Bees Xander, on left, and Emma Lee buzz down the road during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Naomi Weisinger, 6, wore a squid hat and threw candy while walking in the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Members of Weapons of Brass Destruction play in the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Atlanta Freedom Band’s Color Guard performs during the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade in Oakhurst on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Mary Brenner watches the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade with her children Eleanor, 3, and Patrick, 5, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.
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