Members of Mardi Gras Krewes brought beads and invitations to Galveston City Council on Thursday.  The first to appear was Z Krewe. Listen: RealPlayer  MP3

Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas asked for the other groups to come to the podium in order.  First was the Krewe of Gambrinus, then Babalu, followed by the Firefighter's Children's Parade Krewe and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Listen: RealPlayer   MP3

"We've definitely been beaded," Thomas said. "Which I definitely appreciate."