Jay Sowers / The Natchez Democrat — Kayce Smith, bottom and center, hands a string of lights to fellow Krewe of Phoenix member Hand as they, and several other Phoenix members, worked to decorate one of their floats.

Jay Sowers / The Natchez Democrat — George, a 13-week-old French mastiff owned by Smith, looks on as Hand staples a string of lights to the side of one of the floats. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and roll through downtown Natchez.