SCOTT, La. — The 2026 Scott Mardi Gras Parade is still months away, but city officials are already preparing to make it a memorable event with a few key changes.

For nearly 30 years, the Scott Business Association (SBA) has hosted the city’s annual Mardi Gras parade. But beginning next year, the City of Scott will take over operational responsibilities for the decades-long tradition.

SBA President Caleb Lege, who has served on the board for five years, said the decision was made to keep the parade affordable for participants while addressing rising costs.

“After some financial responsibilities, they add up over the years and as a nonprofit organization we didn’t want to pass that burden on to the people who registered for the parade,” Lege said. “We wanted to keep it affordable for thes

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