Opportunity Village welcomes spring with Carnivaldi Gras

Kendy Macatuna gets a hug from Sheukeria, an Opportunity Village client, during the nonprofit’s Carnivaldi Gras on March 21 at its Ralph and Betty Engelstad campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive. The fifth annual event kicked off the spring season for Opportunity Village staff members and residents. (Samantha Clemens/View)

Kimberly, an Opportunity Village client, dances during the nonprofit’s Carnivaldi Gras on March 21 at its Ralph and Betty Engelstad campus. The celebration included a parade, a parade float competition, music and dancing. (Samantha Clemens/View)

Vanessa, right, an Opportunity Village client, reacts after performer Mycki Manning announced her team's float as the winner in the Best in Show category during the fifth annual ҃Carnivaldi Gras at the Ralph and Betty Engelstad campus. (Samantha Clemens/View)

Opportunity Village clients Alyssa, center, and Norma, right, dance during Opportunity Village's annual ҃Carnivaldi Gras on March 21. (Samantha Clemens/View)

Opportunity Village clients dance during Opportunity Village's annual ҃Carnivaldi Gras on March 21. (Samantha Clemens/View)

Kristina Robinson collects her team's float trophy for Best Design during Opportunity Village's annual ҃Carnivaldi Gras on March 21. (Samantha Clemens/View) (Samantha Clemens/View)

Opportunity Village clients dance during Opportunity Village's annual ҃Carnivaldi Gras" on March 21. (Samantha Clemens/View)