In a delightful Mardi Gras tradition begun in the 1970’s, Krewes from throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area once again stopped at the Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Goldman School to give the children their own Mardi Gras parade Tuesday, February 17. Members and royalty from the Krewe of Harambe, Krewe of Highland, Krewe of Gemini, Krewe of Centaur, Krewe of Justinian, and Mystic Krewe of Imani made sure each child received a fell neck of beads, candy, and plush toy throws.

Casey Jones, Director of Communications for The Arc, described the Goldman School as: “Located in the Highland neighborhood in Shreveport, LA, Goldman School and Child Development Centers are Type III, four-star licensed child development centers for children ages 8 weeks through 5 years old. Children with and without disabilities are given the opportunity to grow and learn together in a year-round program. Goldman offers support to young children and their families while valuing each child’s unique strengths and honoring diversity among families.”