Bandera Mardi Gras

Yesterday was quite a busy day in Bandera, Texas. Even tho Fat Tuesday is not until February 5th, Bandera got a jump on all of New Orleans by having their own "Cowboy Style" Mardi Gras parade down mainstreet Bandera. The horse took center stage in this town, as it should. Multi-colored beads were everywhere- tossed to any and all. The locals and the tourists loved every minute- after the parade the local eateries and saloons were to the rim with revelers. The 11th Street Bar had the street blocked off so the overflow crowd could partake in the festivities. Based on the happy faces I saw last nite, this new tradition will be a continuing one.