Local krewe holding Mardi Gras event planning session

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The Associated Press reports that the Krewe of Charleston group is holding a meeting to plan Mardi Gras festivities at 5 p.m. Sunday, August 9, at the Cajun Kitchen in Signature Kitchens and Baths.

The group wants to organize parades, parties, floats and costumes to make this year's Mardi Gras celebrations bigger than ever.

Mardi Gras 2010 falls on February 16.

Signature Kitchen and Baths is located at 1926 Savannah Highway.