Midsummer Mardi Gras parade scheduled for Aug. 23
 

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The Krewe of OAK will hold its 28th annual Midsummer Mardi Gras parade Aug. 23 at 7 p.m., according to a post*from our partners at Uptown Messenger:

Known for costumes and props that veer wildly between utter decadence and literal minimalism, the ?Outrageous And Kinky? parade will congregate at the Maple Leaf Bar in the 8300 block of Oak at 7 p.m. for a Royal Balcony Ceremony, then begin marching promptly at 7:30 p.m.

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