Community Corner
Photo Gallery: Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade 2012
A visual look at citizens celebrating an annual tradition that ushers the holiday season in the borough
You can't beat candy and Santa.
You also can't beat community, as thousands packed West Main Street from Mitchell to Memorial Park Saturday for the 62nd Mardi Gras Parade in Lansdale.
There were oohs, there were ahs, there was Santa Claus.
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This year, his elves were Towamencin volunteer firefighters, and his sleigh, Engine 76-4.
He was paraded through town by the likes of North Penn Marching Band, Souderton's Big Red Band, Fairmount Fire Co., Hilltown Fire Co., Lansdale Cannoneers, North Penn YMCA (and Adventure Guides), 4-H Clubs, Mater Dei Catholic School, Knights 4 Life, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, cops, clowns and — literally — cheerleaders.
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The event ran 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and was organized by the Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade Committee.
Check out our photo gallery of the parade — and be sure to add your own!
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