Plaquemine to get nighttime Mardi Gras parade

PLAQUEMINE, LA (AP)- Plaquemine
is planning its first nighttime Mardi Gras parade next year.

The event
is reportedly being organized as a tribute to Iberville Parish native Brenda
Comeaux, a Mardi Gras enthusiast who died of cancer several years ago.

Businessman
Chris Daigle, president of the Krewe of Comogo, recently told parish officials his
krewe's inaugural parade will have at least 10 floats he hopes will feature
several Mardi Gras krewes from the parish.

The Krewe
of Comogo parade will take place on Feb. 11.

Daigle said
Plaquemine Mardi Gras krewes traditionally have only hosted annual galas, not
parades.

Daigle said
he has received commitments from several local businesses interested in
procuring a float.

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