The Krewe of Nereids is the oldest Mardi Gras Krewe on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In mythology, Nereids are sea nymphs (or female spirits of the sea), the 50 daughters of Doris and Nereus. There are more than 50 mermaid sisters in the Krewe of Nereids. Near and dear to us are the men and other non-members who are part of our family. Krewe of Nereids Nereids, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, and/or to the fullest extent possible, gender; being an all-female crew, in any of its activities or operations. Set beneath the mermaid emblem of the krewe and a tableau tapestry depicting Bourbon Street revelry, Nereids really puts its own sense of individual performance on as a central element of the ball, with individual song and dance numbers integrating friends and family of the krewe, and, of course, the members themselves taking the show. There are more than 50 mermaid sisters in the Krewe of Nereids. The Annual Ball is a magical evening of fun, entertainment, and majesty in the tradition of the original New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewes. The Krewe of Nereids is an all women Mardi Gras organization devoted to giving back to the community. Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Ball Tableau on Jan 20, 2024 at 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531, USA. No charge for viewing the Ball tableau. Supper Dance $100/ea . Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Parade marks 30 years of Mardi Gras magic Updated : 13 hours ago A sea of purple, green, and gold descended downtown Biloxi, continuing a 30-year tradition on Saturday. Krewe of Shaka Feb 23, 2025. Kick off the 2025 Mardi Gras season in Thibodaux with the Krewe of Shaka! Join in the fun on Sunday, February 23rd at 12:30 PM to watch their parade filled with a variety of floats, bands, and entertainment for all! Krewes, walking groups, bands, and more are welcome to participate in our 57th annual Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras parade which will run down Highway 90 in Waveland, MS on Sunday, February 23, 2025. For more information, please explore our documents below. Annual Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Parade Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (CST) Description. The rescheduled parade will follow the old route. The 2025 Mardi Gras season is officially under way in Hancock County — the Krewe of Nereids and the Krewe of Kids are both scheduled to parade this weekend. The Krewe of Nereids will roll in Bay St. Louis and Waveland this Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at noon. The Krewe of Kids in Bay St. Louis will • The Krewe of Nereids will roll in Bay St. Louis and Waveland on Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at noon. The Nereids Tableau Mardi Gras Ball and Supper Dance is scheduled for Feb. 8 at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. • The Krewe of Diamondhead is celebrating its 50th year and will host its annual parade on Saturday, March 1, beginning at 1:30 PM | D'Iberville - North Bay Mardi Gras Association Parade. Monday, March 3 5:30 PM | Bay St. Louis - Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 1 PM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Real People 1 PM | Biloxi - Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Krewe of Nereids Nereids, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, and/or to the fullest extent possible, gender; being an all-female crew, in any of its activities or operations. 7 p.m. – Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Mardi Gras Ball, Vancleave 7 p.m. – Gautier Mens Club Mardi Gras Ball, Jackson County Civic Center 7:30 p.m. – Krewe of Nereids Ball, Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. February 14 7 p.m. – Krewe of Billikens, Biloxi Gruich Community Center. February 15 1 p.m. – Elks Club Parade, Ocean Springs Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Ball Tableau Saturday, February 8, 2025 (8:00 PM - 11:59 PM) (CST) MS GULF COAST. Biloxi: 13th Annual Run for the Beads 5k. 121 Cadet St., Biloxi, MS US 39530; Feb. 8; Krewe of Neptune Parade. March 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade 7 pm – Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Mardi Gras Ball, Vancleave. 7 pm – Gautier Mens Club Mardi Gras Ball – Jackson County Civic Center in Pascagoula. 730 pm – Krewe of Nereids Ball – Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum . February 14th - Friday. 7 pm – Krewe of Billikens - Biloxi Gruich Community Center. February 15th - Saturday. 1 pm Order of Billikins Mardi Gras Ball 2023. Feb. 3, 8 p.m. Biloxi Community Center 2023 Neptune Coronation Ball. 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mississippi Coast Coliseum King Neptune XXXVIII and Queen Venus XXXVIII will be crowned. Tickets provide access to open bar, and food platters will be available for purchase. Entertainment by Pop Fiction and Get Sideways. Krewe of Nereids’ Origin and Mardi Gras Ball. In 1966, Waveland businesswomen Elaine Colson, Nancy Gex, Dot Markel, Claire Bourgeois, Gerry Blanchard, Kitty Mollere and Louise Lynch stood outside the Waveland Drugstore on Coleman Avenue watching a local St. Patrick’s Day parade pass by.
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