The Downtown Association is now taking float-registration forms and fees for St Joe’s 10th Mardi Gras parade, scheduled February 18.

The parade is co-sponsored by the St Joseph Downtown Association, K-JO 105.5 and Q Country 92.7.

Organizers stress this is an adult-oriented event, and all participants must be at least 18 years old to participate in the parade.

This year’s parade will follow the original route, from the Holiday Inn at Third and Felix to Coleman Hawkins Park.

Line-up for floats will begin at 6 p.m., with the parade following at 8 p.m.

If you or your group would like to enter a float in the parade, you may obtain a registration form by email to [email protected] or by calling 816-233-9192. The cost is $50 per float.

You can also get an entry form at several downtown nightclugbs, including the Felix Street Pub, Hammerjacks, the Buffalo Bar, the Snakebite Club, The Rendezvous Bar, and Foster’s Martini Bar.