Mardi Gras Parade, Jefferson, Texas

[wildthang]

Krewe Of HEBE

Proudly Celebrates
" 20 YEARS OF MARDI GRAS UPRIVER " Jefferson, TX.
FEB 20 - 22 , 2009

I would like to extend an invitation to any and all that may be interested in participating in this years parade. Line up for the Parade will be at 10:00 AM Sat morning, Parade time 2:00 PM. Judging will be performed between 10-2 PM. I have entered us as a group representing the TMC. We are encouraged to dress and decorate the buggies for this event plus we can throw beads, cups or deblumes, candy is not allowed. Like I say this is an invite to all. Please put this on your calender. Plus give me a reply ASAP so I can get a head count and we can find out if anyone wants to order beads in bulk for a discount
If you've never been to Jefferson, there is plenty more to see and do that weekend than just the parade. You won't be disappointed. Anyone needing motel info I can help you with whatever your needs are.

Thank You
Ray and Family

[Manx34]

We will be there with bells on. We are looking forward to having a weekend out. Go ahead and get us some beads.
Jimmy, Donna and Cody

[Texasbuggys]

Man that one sounds like a blast, wished we coud make it but too busy getting cars out and ready for the spring.

[wildthang]

All work and no play and you will grow old and grumpy fast. Come on its just one weekend . I think Brian P. is going to try and come up. And Sabre if you read this there is plenty of shopping. Sorry Bobby.

[Texasbuggys]

Ouch ur killing me! Hey, just picked up my copy of Hot VW's magazine and seen the big red "High Life" buggy picture in color from the Arkansas Show! Great job to the both of you guys on that buggy! And thanks for showing what can be done with a body kit made in Texas!

[Joe]

Ok Folks, how do you decorate your buggy's. If someone has a photo please post it so we can see some of them. Also what are the costumes like? Are there any ideas as to how we could dress?

[wildthang]

Usually, most people just dress up in typical Mardi Gras costume such as colorful masks or jester hats. And the colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold. As to how to decorate your buggy, we use garland or tinsel and even some lights, and this to can be in the Mardi Gras colors.
Here are a couple pics from previous parades:
[img][img]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j302/wildthangbuggy/doodah02.jpg[/img][/img]
[img][img]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j302/wildthangbuggy/mardi58.jpg[/img][/img]

Hope this helps. You can also look on Jefferson Texas Mardi Gras website for ideas.
http://www.mardigrasupriver.com/index.htm

[yoboy]

Thanks for posting the invitation to the parade.

We are planning on coming, just let us know the place and time to meet up with everyone.

[wildthang]

Hey Billy glad to hear y"all will be able to make it. As soon as I get a firm head count I will choose a meeting place depending on how much parking is needed. Billy do you know if you and Gloria will be needing any beads. Looks like i can order 60 dozen for $40.00 a case . I can order a couple cases depending on how many everyone would like. If any one else would like any beads or decorations let me know I will try to help we have plenty of local stores. Any one arriving on Friday we can get together and go to the mardi gras store then if you would like?

[Bryan Porter]

Sorry guys but it dosn't look like we will be able to make it.
That time of year is real busy time of year you know tax
time people have down payments and buy a lot lf cars at
that time. So I will be making hay wile the sun shines.
Take a lot of pics.

[Texasbuggys]

Ray your package should be there. Have a good time!

[Russhebert]

Looks like we will be coming if nothing comes up beyond our control and we will need beads if you are willing to get them.As for how many I have no clue.

[wildthang]

Bobby your the "MAN" got it and looks great will get some pictures THANKS SO MUCH !!!!

[Texasbuggys]

Glad ya liked! Thanks again guys and good luck!

[Bill K]

Hey Ray, thanks for letting us know about the parade. Sounds really neat, and I'm just sorry we have to miss it. Something planned earlier is going to get in the way.

Hope everyone has a fantastic time, and the rest of us will be looking forward to lots of photos.

[wildthang]

Hey Bill , sorry to hear you won't make it But we do understand we went shopping today with Jimmy and Donna and we are expecting to have a great time will post pictures after the parade so you won't totally miss out.

[Russhebert]

Ray I want to say I am noy going to make the parade. I did not look at my fishing schedule when I said we were going to be there but low an behold that is fishing weekend. I would cancel but I allready have a place to stay for the trip, but I do want to thank you for the invite. I allways hate when I have to miss a time to be with good friends, so hope you have fun and we will miss you. If you bought us any beads and you have no use for them we will still buy them no problem.

[Manx34]

We can't believe you give up a weekend with good buggy friends to go spend the weekend with a bunch of fish. Ha! Ha! Sorry you can't make it and we will miss you and Christie. We had such a great time at the toy run and the Christmas parade that we looking forward to the great company. Hope to see yall soon for some more great fun.
Jimmy, Donna and Cody

[wildthang]

Hey, Donna
I'm in agreement with you. Who wants to spend all day with some stinky fish instead of cruisin' with the best !!! You know what they say - "Fishin' is for those who don't know how to buggy cruise !"

P.S. We won't hold it against you THIS time Russell !!

[wildthang]

Thought I would like to let everyone know this is an invitation for all. Just need to get a head count don't want to leave anybody out and they tell others they are upset that they weren't invited. Neal, JD , Johhny, any of your crew interested ?? Last call, need to get things in order.

[CoryN]

I look forward to the day I have a running buggy. This kind of stuff will be a hoot

[JD]

Sorry to wait so long to reply. Linda and I will be there... Save us a spot.. Thanks JD

[wildthang]

Will be glad to have you along with us. We thought y'all hibernated to Fla. or something . Didn't hear from ya. Better late than never !!

PS. Do you need beads to throw?

[JD]

No thanks on the beads. My ever thoughtful, loving Linda has thought of everything....

[BuggymanJohn]

Loretta and I will be there also. Maybe Nick and Sharon Decker. Yes we will need some beads.

[yoboy]

Ray,

We have been invited to show our buggy at the Limbs for Life charity event at the Dallas Trade Mart on Saturday night so we won't be able to make the parade.

We hope everyone has a great time at the parade!

Billy

[wildthang]

For those of you attending the parade in Jefferson, here is the info on where we will be parking and unloading our trailers.
Jefferson Body Shop
206 St. John Street (HWY 49)

We will go from there to the parade line-up, which we have to be in line at 10:00. If you have any questions, you can give Ray a call on his cell.

See y'all there !!!!!!

Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulez !!!!!

[GregR]

How did the parade go? It looked like you might have had some rain..
Any pictures?

[Bryan Porter]

I'm with Greg share with us working stiffs and show us some pics
PPPLLEEASE!!!!!

[GregR]

Got some pictures from BuggyManJohn over the weekend..

http://photobucket.com/mardigrasbuggies2009

for the album
and here's a few for fun

[Texasbuggys]

looked like a great time! And that almost looks like rain, boy we only wished we could see some!

[Bryan Porter]

THX wish we were there hope to see you soon.