If there was one place Saturday night at Muncie Gras that successfully captured the raucous nature of a New Orleans Mardi Gras, it was the Columbia Theatre. With the chilly weather covering the streets, patrons took advantage of the indoors for warmth – and for events like the wet t-shirt contest.
While Muncie Gras had it’s fair share of debauchery, complete with plenty of alcohol, it also provided a clean dose of fun.
An elderly Jean Filson danced in the street with a 6-person band of drums and brass instruments. She was decked from head-to-toe in her traditional Muncie Gras get up: a purple robe, pink feather boa, a sparkly purple mask and purple and pink dye in her white hair.
“We’re partners in crime,” said her friend Jack Baker, equally as decked out in costume.
“No, we’re partners in fun,” Filson replied.
Though Filson was originally from Muncie, the pair now travel every year from Ridgeville, Ind., to partake in the festivities. Baker was even at the very first Muncie Gras 12 years ago. Was it any different then?
“Nope, like this,” Baker said. “But smaller.”
Read More
2024 Hoosier Survey Results
By Staff Reports / 59 minutes agoThe 2024 Hoosier Survey by Ball State’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs identifies Indiana residents’ top policy priorities in the new year.
Delaware County under a travel advisory
By Staff Reports / 16 hours agoDelaware County is under a travel advisory due to hazardous road conditions according to Delaware County Indiana Emergency Managements Facebook.
Donald Trump sentenced in hush money trial without further punishment
By Tribune Content Agency / 23 hours agoThe sentence confirms Trump's status as a convicted criminal just 10 days before his inauguration for a second term as US president.
