Mardi Gras at The Villages of Farragut
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Geraldine Watson and Steven Jenks lead the dancing. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Judging the parade contestants were, from left, Tony Cox, farragutpress publisher and Republic Newspapers, Inc. president; Julie Blaylock, Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce president/CEO; and the Rev. Gabe Potter, pastor of Farragut Church of Christ. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Jack Sicard led the parade and served as program emcee. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Villages resident Bill Pitkin with executive director Melody Matney. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Marion Franks was “dressed to the Nines.” - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Nancy Day hidden behind an ornate mask. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Tom Grant, right, and Joanna Link were voted “King and Queen” of the event. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Larry Trotter, senior pastor of Concord United Methodist Church, led the live music. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Villages residents, from left, Joan Clarke, Shirley Reno and Rose Wilson. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
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Dressed as lobsters for the parade were Sandi Simpson, left, Villages Community Relations director, and Peggy Garner, Resident Event director. - Photos by Michelle Hollenhead
The Villages of Farragut Senior Living community celebrated Mardi Gras New Orleans-style Tuesday, Feb. 16,
complete with a parade, live music and dancing, cocktails and a juried costume contest.
It was a second-year tradition for the fun-loving and fun-living community, located along Village Commons Boulevard.
