St. Louis does a lot of things well, but we do Mardi Gras especially well. Last weekend I got to do a “run for your beads” race and then we went to the Purina Pet Parade in Soulard.

This is one of our favorite family traditions. Here are just a few scenes from the happy chaos.

And of course I need to share my fur friend and his bead haul. Such a fun time.