The green, purple, and gold beads were strung around necks as far as the eye could see, and the beer tent lines were packed as Villagers flooded Lake Sumter Landing for the second Mardi Gras celebration in The Villages.

The streets were lined with cajun-themed treats and the entertainment for the evening sang bayou favorites much to the crowd’s delight.

Multiple entertainment groups were on hand all over the square and our Villages-News.com team was there to capture it all! Check out our video below: