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Town of Addis hosts annual Mardi Gras Parade and Mambo and Market event

Town of Addis hosts annual Mardi Gras Parade and Mambo and Market event

Posted 1:13 PM 2/7/2026 by WBRZ Staff

ADDIS — Families gathered in the town of Addis on Saturday for the annual Mardi Gras parade.

The parade, previously organized by the Addis Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary, rolled through the town, being followed by the Addis Mardi Gras Mambo and Market hosted by the Louisiana Artisan Marketplace.

The market at Railroad Park featured local vendors and shopping, along with live music for parade-goers to groove along to while enjoying the festivities. 

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2 Make a Difference: Go Red For Women

Posted 10:05 PM 2/6/2026 by Sylvia Weatherspoon

BATON ROUGE — In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers Go Red for Women, an inspiring movement by the American Heart Association that helps educate women on heart health. 

If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary of their story to sylvia@wbrz.com.  

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