Jaycees Seek Entries For Mardi Gras Parade In Frenchtown

The St. Charles Jaycees are organizing the Third Annual St. Charles Jaycees’ Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade. The parade, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lassiez le bon temps roule!”

“The St. Charles Jaycees are very excited.” says Mardi Gras Parade Chair Christine Grote. We are working with the Frenchtowne Historical Society and are pleased to announce that the Society’s annual King’s Ball will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Foundry, following the Parade.”

The parade is a family-friendly event, therefore alcohol will not be served anywhere along the parade route. Local businesses, youth and non-profit organizations, as well as high school marching bands are encouraged to participate.

For more information about the Third Annual St. Charles Jaycees’ Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade or for an entry form, contact Christine Grote at 314-477-4772. Entry forms can also be downloaded from the St. Charles Jaycees Website, www.geocities.com/stcharlesjaycees.

The St. Charles Jaycees, a leadership training, community service, and social organization for people between the ages of 18 & 40, have helped to build young leaders in St. Charles since 1948. For more information about the St. Charles Jaycees, visit the organization’s official website at www.geocities.com/stcharlesjaycees.