Who we are

Mead Road Mardi Gras (MRMG) was founded by Oakhurst residents David and Emily Berg in 2005 as a way to bring the joy of Mardi Gras to their neighbors in Decatur. What started as a house party when their children were little has grown into a vibrant, non-profit, community-wide annual celebration. 

Starting in 2014 the neighborhood party transformed into an annual fundraiser for the Decatur Education Foundation and has since raised more than $35,000 to support music and arts education for Decatur students.

Along the way the Bergs, with the help of dedicated neighbors, incorporated as a non-profit. MRMG continues to be a beloved parade through Oakhurst that ends at The Imperial for a festival-like after party. It is family-friendly and free to attend.

MRMG is managed by a board of local Decatur volunteers. You can learn more about them below.

MRMG Through the years

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Each Family supporter package includes this year’s MRMG t-shirt, a supporter yard sign, and this year’s exclusive parade throw!

Meet the Board

  • Erin Hinek

    President

  • Katie Bauman

    Vice President

  • Kelly Brown

    Secretary

  • Hetal Rathod

    Treasurer

Media

  • Saporta Report: Mead Rd. Mardi Gras – Oakhurst – February 3, 2024

    By Kelly Jordan

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  • NPR, WABE: “Kicking off February: SCAD TVfest, Hot Chocolate Run, Mead Road Mardi Gras Party (February 1—7)”

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  • WRC: “WRC Krewe for Mead Rd Mardi Gras“

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  • Capture Life through the lens: “2016 MEAD RD. MARDI GRAS PARADE”

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  • Beate Sass: Mead Rd Mardi GRas

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  • AJC: “Celebrate Mardi Gras: 16 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta”

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  • Decaturish: “The 2024 Mead Rd Mardi Gras”

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For media inquiries reach out to info@mrmg.org.