The Krewe of Rio is ready to roll for the first parade of the Mardi Gras season in Lafayette.

Members of the krewe gathered today at their float den to load all of the beads and make some last minute touch ups to the floats before the parade kicks off for what is expected to be a record turnout.

The Krewe of Rio parade is Saturday February 7 at 6:30pm and starts at the intersection of Evangeline Thruway and Jefferson Street and ends at Cajun Field.