"This year, the Booker T. Washington Lionettes are marching in seven Mardi Gras parades. The dance team will make their way through the city’s parade routes, performing carefully choreographed routines to thousands of spectators. They have sparkly red, black, and silver costumes ready to go, as well as plenty of water, pickle juice, candy, and fruit to keep them fueled through miles and miles of dancing."
- New Schools for New Orleans