Mardi Gras Event Merges Diverse Cultures
19.05.12
"We've got everything from samba dancers, to Capoeira dancers, to
reptiles, local businesses, costumed revelers, a jazz band,
nonprofit organizations and a pirate - it literally runs the
gamut," said Logan Crow, executive director of Long Beach
Cinematheque and Mardi Gras organizer.
Leading the parade as king and queen will be Peter and Bianca
Sovich, who own Bianca's Historic Costumes. They will lead a
nine-person group they're calling Krewe of Rex. There are about 20
group entries for the parade so far.
"I've designed all new costumes," Bianca said. "I'm dying from
sewing so much. We've bought all sorts of beads to throw out and
we've been to New Orleans, so we take this very seriously."
Bianca said the Krewe will include crown symbols and there will be
a jester who "is off the charts," she said.
Outside of the parade, the all-day event will take place mainly at
Shoreline Village, but there will be gondola rides from noon to 2
p.m. at Rainbow Harbor.
Source: Gazette Newspapers