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Big Hat Luncheon in Fondren

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JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

Fondren is the place to be for a fun filled weekend! Friday morning big hats and big hair were in vogue at the Big Hat luncheon at Sal & Mookie's it's all part of the Sweet Potato Queens invasion of the Fondren neighborhood.

It was a Madder Tatter's dream. Hats in every size and color. The finest fashions made for queens.  The Mahogany Dream Queens and the Sister of the Bad Habit from Orlando, Florida were geared up and ready to roll.

"We're going to turn it out. Sweet Potato Queens. Mahogany Dream Queens, Ya'll come to the parade tomorrow and look for us."

"Our agenda for the parade later on is saving everyone's souls from the bible belt and tomorrow we're going to have, I think we're just going to be good ole fashioned Nuns helping to save Jackson. We're on our world tour"

And when it comes to big. The world famous Budweiser Clydesdale's will be presented at the parade by Southern Beverage company. You can get an up close and personal viewing with the incredible horses.

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