Minden celebrates its German heritage at the Fasching Karneval "Mardi Gras" and Parade. This will be the 19th year that Minden Main Street has produced the Minden Mardi Gras Parade and the 5th year Minden will celebrate "Fasching". Fasching in the German version of Mardi Gras.
A full day of festival activities includes carnival rides, clowns, stilt-walkers and face-painting, culminating with the parade at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. "The Fasching is a family-friendly and safe parade, with free and easy parking.
For more information Wanda Pittman at 318-377-2144, ext 43 or Renae Simmons at (318)268-2264 or drs25@bellsouth.net.