Diamonds are a Shrimp's Best Friend: 60th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in pictures

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Paul Gaskins, massage therapist at the Ritz-Carlton, poses Thursday afternoon in the Ritz-Carlton's 60th Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival Parade float. Gaskins is the mastermind behind the resort's sparkly diamond float. He constructed it by hand for the parade held Thursday evening. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Paul Gaskins, massage therapist at the Ritz-Carlton, is the mastermind behind the resort's sparkly diamond float. He constructed it by hand for the 60th Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival parade held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Handmade Happiness 4U setup a float Thursday afternoon for the 60th Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival Parade. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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