Celebrating 75 years, this great organization has brought the pageantry, revelry, and mystery of Mardi Gras to our nation's capital. The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is proud to welcome you to our annual Carnival Ball and celebration of the finest Louisiana has to offer. Washington Mardi Gras 2025 Schedule. *PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2025: Once you have selected a costume, you will receive a ticket to go pick up a KREWE BAG. Krewe Bag pick up is in the Gunston West room, next door to the Costume Room. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has announced that Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Roderick “Rico” Alvendia, a New Orleans attorney and founding partner of the firm Alvendia, Kelly and Demarest will reign as King of the 2025 ball. Kendall Williams, a recent graduate of Louise S. McGehee School, will be Queen of the celebration. Mystick Krewe of Louisianians lieutenants gather at the Washington Mardi Gras Ball at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) The Krewe of Pyros presents the 9th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Please join us for this authentic Mardi Gras celebration where Louisiana meets Washington, DC. Let the festivities begin! The Krewe of Pyros presents the 9th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Please join us for this authentic Mardi Gras celebration where Louisiana meets Washington, DC. The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc.'s mission is to provide representation of Louisiana cultural arts through unity, charity, and Important Note: We will make a best effort to secure for our sponsors on a first-come, first-served basis hotel accommodations at the Washington Hilton Hotel and/or tickets to the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians’ Friday night Formal/Black Tie Dinner Dance and Saturday ball at $500 per set per person, which is the price set by the Krewe. Queen Virginia Grace Mills and King Fred Heebe process across the floor of the International Ballroom of the Washington Hilton during the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras ball Jan. 28, 2023. The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is proud to welcome you to our annual Carnival Ball, and celebration of the finest Louisiana has to offer. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has selected King Rico Alvendia and Queen Kendall Williams for the 2025 Washington DC Mardi Gras Join Ellevate Louisiana at the 2025 Washington Mardi Gras! Experience one of Louisiana's most iconic celebrations, right in the heart of Washington, D.C.! Connect with fellow Ellevate members, enjoy exclusive events, and celebrate the spirit of Louisiana with leaders and friends from across the state. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has announced that Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Roderick “Rico” Alvendia, a New Orleans attorney and founding partner of the firm Alvendia, Kelly and Demarest will reign as King of the 2025 ball. Kendall Williams, a recent graduate of Louise S. McGehee School, will be Queen of the celebration. Washington DC Mardi Gras brings Louisiana tradition to nation's Capitol. Johnette Magner. Johnette Magner. Author email; Jan 27, 2025 Washington DC Mardi Gras Ball. Show more Show less . 2:35. The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is an organization dedicated to bringing the vibrant traditions of Mardi Gras from Louisiana to the nation’s capital. For over 75 years, they have hosted the annual Washington DC Mardi Gras, a grand celebration that showcases Louisiana’s rich culture and heritage. Washington, D.C., is gearing up for a festive celebration as the Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Ball returns to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Jan. 25, with over 2,000 guests expected to Mystick Krewe of Louisianians lieutenants enter the Washington Mardi Gras Ball at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) Louisiana's own Senator John Kennedy is the chairman for the 75th annual Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Mardi Gras celebration in Washington D.C. What is Washington Mardi Gras? According to the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians website, they've been celebrating in our nation's capital since 1944. WASHINGTON — The 2022 Miss Andouille Queen, Aubrey Brumfield, is being presented at the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Washington Mardi Gras Ball this weekend. She will be meeting with Governor John Bel Edwards and Congressional representatives while visiting national monuments in D.C What began as a Mardi Gras gathering among Louisiana natives residing in the [] The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is proud to welcome you to our annual Carnival Ball, and celebration of the finest Louisiana has to offer. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has selected King Rico Alvendia and Queen Kendall Williams for the 2025 Washington DC Mardi Gras Mardi Gras at Dauphine’s 2025: Step into a slice of New Orleans at Dauphine’s, located at 1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC, where Mardi Gras comes to life on March 1 from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Revel in an evening of live entertainment, open bars, and a feast of King Cakes and beignets. Don your best Mardi Gras colors or Bayou Sauvage-inspired Future Washington Mardi Gras Ball Dates. 2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 131. Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Phone: 225.216.1911 Email: katie@mkofla.com
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