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Mardi Gras comes to Landmark Village
Residents mark 'Fat Tuesday' with costumes, cupcakes and a lunchtime parade
3/2/2026
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Deron Hamel
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A little bit of the Big Easy came to Landmark Village on Feb. 17 when the Sarnia seniors living community celebrated Mardi Gras with a festive party.
The event provided an opportunity for residents and team members to socialize, dress up in colourful costumes and enjoy themed activities, explains Brent Hart, the Village's activity manager.
Residents embraced many elements of the famous carnival held each year in New Orleans to mark the start of Lent.
Mardi Gras, which translates to “Fat Tuesday,” takes its name from the tradition of eating calorie-rich foods the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.
Costumes and decorations were among the highlights of the celebration at Landmark Village, Brent says, with residents and team members participating enthusiastically.
Food and games were also part of the festivities.
“The parties never stop here, and for Mardi Gras we made and decorated cupcakes and the residents solved a few Mardi Gras puzzles,” Brent tells S&R Today.
Brent notes that the Landmark Village event mirrored the New Orleans celebration, featuring its own array of parades and dancing
“The highlight of the day was staff and a few residents parading through the dining room at lunch hour, dancing and handing out beads,” he says.
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