The 29th annual Krewe of O.A.K. (“Outrageous And Kinky”) Mid-Summer Mardi Gras parade rolls on Oak Street this Saturday, August 29th at 7:30 p.m. sharp, with the traditional balcony toast beforehand at the Maple Leaf at 7 p.m.

The Carrollton-based krewe of krazie’s 2015 theme is “Motorboatin’ on Oak” (in tribute to the ‘Leaf back in Katrina time) and costumes are highly encouraged. As usual, the event is free.

Their new parade route goes down Oak Street and Carrollton Avenue and back again, with a stop at Palmer Park. Concessions are available, but BYOB is okay as well. (“When the police sirens go off, it’s time to leave.”)

The Maple Leaf will be closed that evening for a private event for partypeeps, but the krewe strongly advises parade-goers to help them keep the party rolling into the night at the many bars and eateries elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Their recommendations:

Pre-Parade

Carrollton Station * Jacques-Imo’s * Squeal Bar-B-Q * Cowbell * Ninja * Oak Street Café * Tru Burger * Rue de la Course * Oak Wine Bar * Mona’s Cafe * Brigsten’s * Dante’s Kitchen * Barcelona * Madigan’s * Restaurant One * Lebanon’s * Little Tokyo * Cafe Nino * Chiba * Panchita’s * Robert Fresh Market

Post-Parade

Carrollton Station * Snake and Jakes Christmas Club Lounge * Oak Wine Bar * Madigan’s * Cooter Brown’s Tavern * Bruno’s * Rocco’s * TJ Quill’s

The 2005 Krewe of Oak Mid Summer Mardi Gras parade was the last major parade held in the city before Katrina.