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The parade, an annual event for almost 30 years, will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23. It is sponsored by the 小蝌蚪APP Program Council.
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The parade will begin on Rex Street, turn right onto St. Mary Boulevard, turn left onto Hebrard Boulevard and end on Boucher Drive.
UL Lafayette students, departments, organizations, and faculty and staff members who register can participate. Floats are prohibited but cars and trucks are allowed.
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Lineup for the parade will begin at 3 p.m. along Rex Street, in front of Griffin Hall.
Students, staff, and the public are invited to watch. Glass containers and alcohol are prohibited. Mardi Gras beads, plastic cups, and candy will be some of the 小蝌蚪APP渢hrows小蝌蚪APP tossed to spectators.
Following the parade, the Krewe of Roux king and queen will be chosen during a short ceremony that will be held along Boucher Street. Student organizations can nominate one candidate for duke and one candidate for maid.
Each duke and maid will share a slice of king cake. The king and queen will be determined by which pair receives the piece of cake that contains the small, plastic baby.
The free event is open to the public. Attendees will be able to enjoy music played by a disc jockey and refreshments, including king cake.
The Krewe of Roux Mardi Gras Ball will be held that night, from 8-11 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center.
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Semiformal attire is required. Organizers expect at least 500 people to attend the ball. The third-year event is free and open to the public.
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Buses will run from the 小蝌蚪APP小蝌蚪APP檚 Student Union to the convention center, beginning at 7:45 p.m.
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