Mardi Gras in Iraq you say?  That's right, who better to pull it off than a bunch of cajuns from the Louisiana National Guard!  We had a parade and everyone was out there to watch the floats, catch beads, and have a good time...just another event that made soldiers feel more at home.  We were even given the opportunity to drink a couple of beers, yes real beer...courtesy of the great folks at Budweiser!  The photos are a combination of the parade and the beer drinking in the DFAC afterwards. The answer is Yes!  Yes, you may use any of the photos that you want from my website.  You also have permission to link my site!   I do ask that they not be used to portray anything negative.  Help me spread the positive word around about the troops!  Thanks! This website is unofficial and is not affiliated with any units within the 256 BCT. All pictures on this website are unclassified. This website is not in violation of OPSEC per the 256 Bde S-6. [Return To Top]