Mississippi Aquarium lights up in purple, green and gold for Mardi Gras
Mississippi Aquarium lights up purple, green and gold for Mardi Gras By WLOX Staff | February 3, 2021 at 9:19 AM CST - Updated February 3 at 9:19 AM
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Aquarium is embracing its first Mardi Gras being open by starting new traditions. The aquarium is now lit up in purple, green and gold to mark the carnival season.
Partnering with the Gulf Coast Carnival Association, the aquarium held a lighting ceremony on Tuesday.
GCCA’s 2020 royalty were there for the event, with King D’Iberville John Atherton and Queen Ixolib Abbie Brashier dressed in all of their carnival glory.