Verge Ausberry named Grand Marshal of Bayou Mardi Gras Parade

Verge Ausberry named Grand Marshal of Bayou Mardi Gras Parade

As the holiday season comes to a close, Mardi Gras festivities are gearing up across Acadiana, with New Iberia set to host its 9th Annual Bayou Mardi Gras Parade in just two weeks.The parade will roll through historic downtown New Iberia on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 4:00 p.m., marking what organizers say will once again be the first Mardi Gras parade of the season in Acadiana.Founding members of the Bayou Mardi Gras Association say preparations are …