The Fifth Annual City of Trees Parade and Mardi Gras Festival has wrapped up in Sacramento, bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the Capital City.
Thousands packed the streets Saturday, transforming the area into a sea of purple, green and gold. From the sounds of brass bands to beads flying through the air, organizers say this year’s celebration was the biggest yet, considered the largest Mardi Gras parade in California.
The parade rolled from Capitol Mall to Old Sacramento, bringing the family-friendly festivities closer to the river…