U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Harry Claiborne, a 175-foot coastal construction tender homeported in Galveston, Texas, provided transportation for the Mardi Gras monarchs Kings Rex and Zulu for the 2014 Mardi Gras celebration. The monarchs arrived at Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off Lundi Gras Monday.
Distinguished guests in attendance aboard were the commander of the 8th Coast Guard District, Rear Adm. Kevin S. Cook, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North.
The Coast Guard annually participates in Mardi Gras by delivering the monarchs of Mardi Gras as well as manning a float for several parades throughout the carnival the season.
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