Vicksburg’s 15th annual Mardi Gras parade seeks participants

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) – Vicksburg officials are looking for volunteers to participate in the city’s 15th annual downtown Mardi Gras Parade.

The Vicksburg Post reports that all area clubs, churches, organizations, schools, drill teams and businesses are invited to take part in the community parade on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.

For applications submitted by Wednesday, the fee is $25 for non-profit and civic groups and $50 for businesses. After Wednesday, the fee is $50 for non-profit and civic groups and $100 for businesses.