PHOTOS BY BRYCE ALBERGHINI
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MARDI GRAS in ASHEVILLE
Horns and marching drums echoed through
the streets of downtown Asheville as Mardi Gras
celebrations kicked off with a parade down Coxe
Avenue. Parade participants danced on the back of
homemade floats wearing both traditional and non>
traditional attire. Despite rainy weather, spectators lined
the streets to watch the parade and receive beads and
candy from the marchers.
This year’s theme was “Ashevinage People”
prompting some to dress as the members of the band
Village People. Floats were hosted by local businesses
and organizations such Blue Ridge Pride, Mountain
I Fairy Hair, Conundrum escape adventures and even the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
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