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On Friday, June 5, in celebration of the full moon, The Arts, Hancock County hosted a socially distant art installation on the beach in Bay St. Louis, “Under The Strawberry Moon.” 

The second annual “Under the Flower Moon” art gathering was scheduled in May at La Terre Bioregional Center in Kiln, but it was cancelled due to COVID-19. As Governor Reeves announced new guidelines for public gatherings starting June 1, The Arts scrambled to put together a safe outdoor gathering on the beach. 

In the midst of a world engulfed in the crises of COVID-19, racial unrest and an incoming tropical storm, it was a chance to pause, breathe and connect in a socially distant way through art. 

Fifteen of the Coast’s most creative and innovative artists brought unique installations. Nothing was for sale, an artist’s gift to the community, allowing us to experience something unexpected, celebrate life and appreciate the beauty of our environment and our souls.  ​

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The weather was parade-perfect on Fat Tuesday, February 25,  for the annual Krewe of Real People: The Next Generation Mardi Gras parade. It's the coast's only predominantly African-American parade.  This year's King and Queen, Dr. Myron Labat and Dr. Cherie Labat, presided over the festivities.  

Reigning as queen of the 100 Women (of 100 Men Hall) group was Mariah Dedeaux.  Mariah's Mardi Gras experience was marred earlier in the season when she was singled out for a racist throw, in an incident that made national news.  100 Women founder Rachel Dangermond said it was an honor to have Dedeaux as queen for the group's inaugural march.  "Mariah is poised, gracious and has a vibrant spirit."

As always, the parade was a fantastic finale for the Gulf Coast Carnival season, providing a wonderful time for both participants and spectators. 

- photos by Brenda Comer

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Queen AsheLee Singleton and King Marquez Singleton led Krewe of Real People Second Generation through Bay St. Louis on March 5.  The only parade in the county to march on Mardi Gras Day, this venerable organization always gives a grand finale to the Coast Carnival season.

- photos by Lionel Haynes, Jr. 

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King Henry Winters and Queen Kay Kell led the pirate-themed Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse - an annual golf cart parade - through the streets of Bay St. Louis on Lundi Gras, March 4th.  Also reigning was Queen Kelly Arnold of the Raw Oyster Marching Club.
- photos by Lionel Haynes, Jr. unless otherwise attributed.  Special thanks to Brenda Comer, Nikki Moon and Shannon Williams

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The king and queen of Dunbar Village toasted the King and Queen of the Kids in a lovely passing of the Mardi Gras torch from one generation to another.  Gloomy weather this year didn't dampen spirits!  ​

- photos by Ellis Anderson

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The Krewe of Real People - a BSL tradition - morphed into the Krewe of Diamonds twelve years ago.  In 2018, it was  Krewe of Real People - Next Generation!  Known as the only predominantly African-American parade on the Gulf Coast on Mardi Gras, it gets everyone out and celebrating the big day. 
- photos by Lionel Haynes, Jr.

The 39th annual Krew of Knights Mardi Gras Parade is made up of student, teachers and supporters of Holy Trinity Catholic School in historic Bay St. Louis. Each year, it meets up with the royal court of Nereids.  Proclamations of good cheer were issued by Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre and the proceedings ended with a lemonade toast.  

- photographs by Ellis Anderson 

All parades are great, but we’re pretty sure the all-woman Nereids Krewe can safely call its event the Superbowl of Hancock County parades. Nereids is 51 years old this season and and looks lovelier every year!  

- photography by Brenda Comer

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