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1-18-01We hold an annual Mardi Gras parade at school. Both regular and special education students participate. The parade is held for the students and parents of our elementary school. Parents are asked to donate old beads or other throws (doubloons). We select a king and queen and dress all the students in homemade costumes. If students are in wheelchairs we decorate the wheelchairs or wagons. If the parade is held outdoors the students can decorate and ride tricycles. We play traditional Mardi Gras music during he parade. The last few years we have held the parade in the auditorium. One time we had someone who had been part of a Mardi Gras ball to come and show the students the costume that had been worn. Our students have a great time putting on this annual event. we also take pictures and put then in a photo album for the students to enjoy.
Date: 3-7-00How about a wagon parade? Have the children bring wagons from home, and let them decorate these as "floats" using green, yellow, and purple paper, crepe streamers, balloons, markers, etc. Let other classrooms know that you will be parading through. At parade time, the children pull the wagons and their dolls and stuffed animals are the float passengers. This is a great time to wear the masks or crowns that you have made, too. You might even want to purchase cheap bead necklaces or candy coins for the children to pass out to "spectators" along the parade route! Be sure to take pictures for parents! |
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