PHOTOS: Zulu’s ‘Book of Love’ is a colorful chapter of Mardi Gras 2020
Even if you didn't catch a coconut this year, the Krewe of Zulu always brings gorgeous costumes and fun to the early morning on Mardi Gras Day.
by Mary Staes
February 26, 2020
Even if you didn’t catch a coconut this year, the Krewe of Zulu always brings gorgeous costumes and fun to the early morning on Mardi Gras Day.
This year’s theme was “Zulu’s Book of Love” and King Brian M. Sims and Queen Dr. Chanda Macias reigned over the day.
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