Mardi Gras in Sainte Marie 2022

 ASL recently participated in the Ste. Marie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 932 Mardi Gras Parade.  It was their big fundraiser for local veterans' projects.  Our Smart Car entry won first place for business. Spokesdog Hank the Hound made his first public appearance.








Photo Credit for parade images : April Goss Photography





Photo credit for image of  first place mug: Pamela Mulvey

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