Rotary brings Mardi Gras to Bridgeway

Published 11:24 am Friday, February 25, 2022

Tuesday, the resident of Bridgeway were treated to lunch and a Mardi Gras parade put on by members of the Rotary Club of Picayune.

Club member Christy Goss said the residents of Bridgeway received a free lunch of hamburgers and sausage on the grill before being offered king cake for dessert.

A king and queen of the event was also named. They are Bridgeway residents Shannon Whitfield as the king and Lynn Atchley as this year’s queen.

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After the lunch, the residents went outside to receive Mardi Gras throws such as beads and stuffed animals from members of the Rotary Club of Picayune.

“They had a great time,” Goss said.

Goss said this is the fifth year the club has held this event for the Bridgeway residents and the plan is to continue that tradition.