ATHENS-For several years, thanks to the creative imagination of retired Athens State University Art Professor, Gail Bergeron, Athens has been the proud host city of the South’s smallest Mardi Gras Parade. Ms. Bergeron is a founding board member of Athens Arts League and has impressed upon the City the importance of Mardi Gras to all communities, no matter how big or small.
Athens Arts League has decided that on March 1, 2022, they will keep the fabulous festivities small, but even
happier this year. High Cotton Arts center aisle at 103 W. Washington Street in downtown Athens, will be the location for a community created shoe box float exhibit which will also be viewed on social media sites like the Facebook, and YouTube sites of Athens Arts League and High Cotton Arts. The theme for this year’s Mardi Gras Parade is, ‘March in the Cans! or Marche dans les Bidons! which reminds us what this parade intends to do for the local LCCI food bank.
The first-place winner will also win a King Cake in keeping with Mardi Gras tradition. Athens Arts League is excited to see all the entries, but mostly excited to see all the food that will be gathered for our local community. Please come by and March in the Cans!
Media Release/Athens Arts League
Sonya Gordon
