BRANDON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The 5th annual Krewe de Roux will return to Brandon this weekend.
The Mardi Gras Parade and Block Party will be held on Friday, February 9 in downtown Brandon. The event will feature Mustache the Band.
The parade will offer a dazzling display of colorful floats and a festive atmosphere.
Brandon Elementary and Brandon High staff are two of the most competitive teams when it comes to their floats. Both teams work tirelessly for weeks ahead of the parade.
High school students hand paint segments to resemble a crawfish boil to give the float a New Orleans feel. At Brandon Elementary, students also worked to create Mardi Grad décor for their float.
The Gumbo Festival will be held on Saturday, February 10 at the Brandon Amphitheater. You will be able to indulge in the flavorful creations of the gumbo teams as they compete to win the title of Gumbo Champion.
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It’s also the season for mudbugs! One of the busiest restaurants in Brandon is Mudbugs, which is located downtown.