Covington, Mardi Gras

Windy Gras as Covington rolls 3 parades before 11 am
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Covington Mardi Gras parades move up start time due to weather threat
The threat of severe weather on Tuesday prompted officials to move up the start time for three Mardi Gras parades in Covington.
Krewe of Bogue Falaya parade rolls in Covington on Mardi Gras
The Krewe of Bogue Falaya paraded in the city of Covington on Mardi Gras. The parade featured 600 riding members and 20 traditional Mardi Gras floats. Participants in the parade include bands, dance groups, horse groups, local celebrities, fair queens, and more. This year, the parade was moved up to 9:15 a.m. due to the threat of weather.
Covington moves up parades to avoid nasty weather tomorrow
In Covington, officials there are changing up the Fat Tuesday schedule to try and get the celebration in, but in time to get everyone home before the weather goes south.
Carnival in Covington parades to start earlier due to wind, rain
Officials with the Covington Police Department have announced that Tuesday's Carnival in Covington parades will have an earlier start time due to possible inclement weather.
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