Families are invited to the St. Louis Zoo for a family-style Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, February 6, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in The Living World.

Children can make their own unique masks of sequins, glitter and feathers for a New Orleans-style march through the Zoo at 2:30 p.m. with live music by Bob Case and His Wild Accusations. Participants will receive colorful beads for the festivities.

Delta Dental's costumed characters "Tooth Wizard" and "P.A.N.D.A." will lead the parade. They are also the stars of a stage show explaining the importance of dental care. Performances are at 12:30 and 2 p.m.

Admission to the Zoo and Mardi Gras activities is free. The event is sponsored by Delta Dental of Missouri and supported by Radio Disney. For more information, call (314) 781-0900 or visit www.stlzoo.org.