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While most people think of parades when they think of Mardi Gras, there are plenty of other traditions too. The King and Queen of each krewe work all year long for the big, spectacular ball. Their identity is a closely guarded secret and part of the mystique until the night of the Ball. A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of Algiers, La., the 93-year-old New Orleans krewe rolls through The Rex Organization selects a theme for the Mardi Gras season, and the king and queen’s costumes and float designs are based on that theme. The selection of the king and queen is a highly anticipated event that takes place on the eve of Mardi Gras. Rex, the king of Mardi Gras, and his queen preside over the festivities on Mardi Gras day. Mardi Gras Zulu King and Queen 2025: Celebrating Over 100 Years of Tradition. Rodney Mason, continues the legacy as KING ZULU 2025 with his wife, QUEEN ZULU 2025 Kristen Bonds Mason, by his side. For traditional male krewes, the king is usually a member of the krewe, while the queen is often a debutante. However, this varies from krewe to krewe, particularly women’s krewes, in which the queen is typically a member of the krewe. The King of Rex is considered the King of Mardi Gras, and the leader of the festival celebrations. Captain - The leader of each Mardi Gras organization; Court - The king, queen, maids and dukes of a Mardi Gras organization; Doubloons - These are aluminum, coin-like objects bearing the krewe's insignia on one side and the parade's theme on the reverse. Doubloons were first introduced in 1960 and created by New Orleans artist H. Alvin Sharpe. The captain of the Mistick Krewe of Comus (center left) the presents Queen Jessie Wing Sennott to the king, standing at rear with his pages, at the krewe’s ball in 1962. Comus traditionally keeps the identities of the king and captain a secret. HNOC, 1987.2.7 Whoever found the bean or trinket in their slice of cake would be crowned the king or queen of the balls leading up to the lavish finale on Mardi Gras. In the 1940s, babies became a staple in the cakes when bakery owner Donald Entringer began placing porcelain varieties in the cakes until plastic ones became more widely available. NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Gian Durand and James Carter have been crowned as the first Black Queen and King in the Krewe of Alla’s 93 year history.Their reign is more than just a celebration – it is a tribute to Dorothy Mae Taylor, the Civil Rights leader and political trailblazer who desegregated Mardi Gras krewes in 1992, paving the way for greater inclusivity in the city’s most NEW ORLEANS — A new chapter in Mardi Gras history was written as Gian Durand and James Carter were crowned the first Black King and Queen of the Krewe of ALLA, making a bold statement for the 93 The City of El Centro is pleased to announce Edward Singh and Martha Cardenas-Singh as the 2025 Mardi Gras King and Queen for this year’s celebrations. King Edward Singh . Edward Singh is a dedicated community leader who has volunteered his time and energy to support youth and educational initiatives. The Queen is Kendall Williams, a 2024 graduate of McGehee School. Washington Mardi Gras is a long-standing event that brings together Louisiana politics and culture. Mardi Gras King and Queen of Carnival 2023 revealed. This year’s King of Carnival, Ludovico Feoli, has a resume’ like few others in the history of the Rex Organization. The King and Queen of each krewe work all year long for the big, spectacular ball. Their identity is a closely guarded secret and part of the mystique until the night of the Ball. Most of the balls are a formal and private affair for the krewe. A boeuf gras was included in the first Rex parade decorated with garland and ribbons directly behind Rex. Legend has it that Old Jeff, a stockyard bull from Arabi, was used in later years. In 1900 boeuf gras was taken out of the Rex parade as it was thought outsiders to traditional Mardi Gras would not understand. By proclamation from Rex usage A display of her gowns is housed in the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum on the second floor of Arnaud’s. When she died in 1983, she was buried in a gold lamé gown she wore as queen of the As the rulers over all Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations, the King and Queen Priscus hold a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike, symbolizing the spirit of unity and camaraderie that defines the Mardi Gras experience in Pensacola. The 1946 Mardi Gras king and queen pose at the Battle House Hotel in Mobile with their pages and a lady-in-waiting. Courtesy of the Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and But this year, Keith Bonnette and Cathy Raborn are taking a break from those roles to serve as the king and queen of the Krewe of Southdowns. From high atop their float, they’ll toss beads and throws to the thousands gathered throughout the neighborhood as the city’s original night parade rolls Friday, Feb. 28. She is currently pursuing her Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Elizabeth is employed by the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi. Elizabeth is a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi, MS., and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Starkville.
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