Dozier rolls out Annual Mardi Gras parade

ERATH — "Throw me something Mister" is a phrase that is commonly associated with Mardi Gras parades. You often hear something similar on the Dozier Elementary campus annually for their Mardi Gras float parade, as well.
On Friday, February 13th, the Dozier Elementary parking lot was once again the grounds for the school's Annual Mardi Gras Parade. Pre K, Kindergarten and 1st grade students were participants in the parade, while 2nd through 5th grade students, teachers, parents grandparents and members of the community lined the outer edge of the grounds to enjoy the parade festivities.
As with other years, Pre K and K students created small floats with shoe boxes, wagons and decorated Mardi Gras items.
The role of the 1st graders in the parade was slightly different from the younger students. In Social Studies, the first grade classes were engaged in a unit revolving around different LA cultures and customs. With Mardi Gras as the most popular state event, the teachers used this time of year to strategically focus on the holiday, and simultaneously tie in Louisiana lessons involving resources, food, festivals and animals. Each student at that grade level was required to do a resource project and create a costume with a box or portable item.
This year's Grand Marshals, (Teacher of the Year) Melissa Terry Romero and (Student of the Year) Claire Watson were escorted by the Erath Police Department. Once again, this year the Dozier Elementary Band provided the music for the special event.
As echoes of "throw me something" and lively music filled the air in the Dozier Elementary parking lot on February 13th, one thing was certain. both parade participants and parade goers once again enjoyed this year's Dozier Mardi Gras parade.