I just learned that Coleen Salley, the “Grocery Cart Queen,” passed away yesterday. I never met her, but I did encounter her (and her krewe) on Mardi Gras, 2007, and I took this picture, which I offer now as a tribute:
Rest in peace, Coleen.
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that sux.
when i lived in the quarters in the 80’s her krewe was always one of my fat tuesday highlights.
thanks for posting this info.
The guy in black looks like he’s some sort of bodyguard.
“Sir, keep back from the Salley.”