Oyster Radio: Habitat for humanity Mardis Gras parade coming up this afternoon

Franklin County’s Habitat for Humanity group will hold its 11th annual Mardis Gras fundraiser today and tomorrow in Apalachicola.

The event begins this afternoon at 5 with a golf cart and pet parade along Commerce and Water Streets to Riverfront Park.

There will then be food and live entertainment at the park – performers include Brian Bowen and the band Fish Lips.

Tomorrow night there’s a big party at the Armory – There will be live music, food will be catered by Tamara’s and there will be a lot of dancing.

There will also be the coronation of King Rex and Princess Pearl and the balcony bead throw.

The cost for Saturday night is 50 dollars for dinner and the show or 25 dollars for the show only.

You can get your tickets by calling 653-3113 or on-line at habitatfranklin.org.

Habitat for Humanity has built 4 homes in Franklin County, with plans for another in Eastpoint.

Oyster Radio