In 2002 the Mardi Gras of the Ozarks Parade was rerouted to begin at the Walton Art Center on Dickson St. and run to the Fayetteville Square.  The weather was dry and warm and a huge crowd attended all along the entire route.  Krewe Vineaux was there with a giant gumbo pot and Tabasco bottle.  On the Square, spectators were treated to a spectacle of Joe Fennel, momentarily taken by the spirit, dancing enthusiastically atop his pick up truck.  The prize for the best float went to Krewe Des Cajuns.  On the evening of Mardi Gras itself, the Krewe again met at Jose’s.  Amid much pomp, the Grand Mystical Poobah (Bob Moers) announced the Krewe’s selection of King Evans Howell and Queen Jean Button, both among the original instigators of the Demented Krewe and Mardi Gras in Fayetteville.  Said by some to be “on fire” they danced the length of the street and were a great inspiration to all.