What do you need to make a parade? Floats … bands … dancers … these days, just about anything or anyone celebrating Mardi Gras is welcome to march, dance, throw beads and party.

Minden Main Street Chairman Shawn Hatcher said the push is on to make this year’s parade the best ever, which means more participants are needed.

“Right now, we have about 28 signed up, which means we are only halfway to our biggest parade,” Hatcher said. “I know people often wait until the last minute – because they are unsure about the weather, but it would be helpful if they would please go ahead and get on our website and register.”

The upcoming parade will roll at 5 p.m. February 15, but the fun starts at 3:30 with face painting, music, food and bounce houses.

“In the past, people who wanted to register their floats found our site hard to navigate and, even though this parade is probably the largest one in Minden, we know it can be even bigger and better,” Hatcher said.

The site is up and active right now.

Head to https://coconut-lizard-42mp.squarespace.com/mardi-gras-fasching-parade and register your float now.

Hatcher said if there are problems registering or if there are any questions, please call him at 318-272-0175. Watch Webster Parish Journal for more information.