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Many people believe that Mardi Gras is a single day of celebration. Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” is actually the climax for the Carnival season. Formal Gay Balls and walking parades begin on the twelfth night of Christmas (Kings Night – Jan 6th). Most of the larger balls begin a week or two before Fat Tuesday. Gay Mardi Gras Bead Toss. February 21, 2023. Every year, the Krewe of Queenateenas’ reigning King Cake King and Queen take to the balcony of the Ambush Mansion for a bead toss that will have the queer community leaping, grabbing and cheering. This is, quite literally, one of the crowning moments of Gay Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Petronius is the world's oldest gay Mardi Gras Krewe. Formed in 1961, for 63 yeasr we have celebrated gay Mardi Gras. 62nd Ball. The Krewe made Mardi Gras Balls. Mardi Gras balls are an extremely important part of LGBTQ Mardi Gras celebrations. They are typically themed and feature dazzling handmade costumes and presentations of krewe royalty. Here are some of the best-known gay Carnival balls. Check the krewes’ websites for details on how to participate. The founder of Osiris began fundraising efforts in 1981 with the intent to establish a strictly gay Mardi Gras association. The Order of Osiris has now grown over the years, changing with the times to become an all-inclusive Mardi Gras organization. Currently, the group has a variety of members ranging in age, gender, sexual orientation and race. The Krewe of Armeinius Founded in 1968, the Krewe of Armeinius is the largest Gay Mardi Gras organization in the city. Throughout the year, their mission is to educate the community and preserve the history and traditions of Gay Mardi Gras. Each year, they celebrate the organization’s mission and efforts with their annual Krewe of Armeinius Ball. Check their official website for more events The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra is looking forward to celebrating it’s 60th year in Gay Mardi Gras 2025. Learn more about the Krewe & Community the past 60 Years in “THE KREWE OF AMON-RA’S RICH HISTORY”, the History of the Krewe of Amon-Ra recounted by the Krewe’s Charter Member & Empress, Mrs. Opal Masters Born to bridge a bond with houses in Aotearoa, Legendary Mother of Australian Ballroom Benji Ra brought Sissy Ball to the Sydney Mardi Gras scene in 2018. Now recognised as a global stage for the excellence, embodiment and fantasy of the ballroom scene down under, the Ball’s second curator Godmother Kilia took it to new heights. The theme for this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is "Free to be". More than 10,000 people marched with all of the favourites — disco balls, feathers, glitter, capes and Dad’s Ball is a fun and crazy celebration held in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Featuring a unique blend of music, art, and interactive performances, aimed at creating a queer twist on traditional Mardi Gras balls. Launched in 2020, the event has doubled in size, attracting around 1,500 attendees. The Krewe of Phoenix (KOP) is an all-inclusive Mardi Gras Organization (LGBTQ) in Mobile, Alabama. The organization was established by nine founding members in January 2009, and the inaugural general meeting with charter members took place on March 22, 2009. Mystick Krewe of Apollo debuts at Monteleone; 1st gay ball presented in a hotel. 1971. Krewe of Queenateenas crowns 1st King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras. 1999. But we are the world’s oldest gay Mardi Gras krewe, and that is an honor.” For tickets to the Krewe of Petronius ball, visit kreweofpetronius.net . New Orleans Events Feb. 15-21 Welcome to the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette! The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette is a Mardi Gras krewe based in Lafayette, LA. We have been keeping the culture and tradition of Mardi Gras alive and on full display for all to see. Our signature event is our annual bal masque, held each Gay Mardi Gras Tradition . While the first official gay Carnival krewe, the Krewe of Yuga, was formed in the late 1950s, “Gay Mardi Gras” had been going on During Pride 2025 - join us! June 14, 2025. Private House . Men's Pool & Play Party! to benefit Armeinius
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