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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. 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 NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — For the first time in over 90 years, the Krewe of Alla has selected its first Black king and queen. The crowned royals of the 2025 parade are Gian Durand and James Carter and to learn more about the king and queen’s interests, and more on their hopes for the year, you can visit our free mobile app. AND THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO THE 2025 ZULU CORONATION BALL. 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. The Krewe of ALLA will crown its first Black king and queen in time for Carnival 2025, the captain of the 92-year-old krewe told members of a Council committee on Wednesday. It was another fantastic Mardi Gras Ball in Orange Saturday night. A new King and Queen and Dukes and Duchesses from four Krewes were introduced to a sell out crowd at the VFW. Robert and Sherry Stalnaker from the Creole Krewe were revealed as the 2025 King and Queen of Silver Foxes by the outgoing King and Queen Jerry and Susan Pennington. Maurice Lightfoot, a member of ‘The Tramps,’ the oldest unit of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a historic New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe, participates in King’s Day festivities in New Orleans, Jan. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) NEW ORLEANS – 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 famous festival. Krewe leaders said Congressman Troy Carter will serve as the chairman of the 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Ball, slated to take place from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26, 2025, at the Washington Hilton. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. The Queen's bar crawl. Powell said the Mardi Gras season will help bring normalcy, joy and a reason to celebrate to the community after Tropical Storm Helene, which devastated Asheville last El Centro, CA. – January 13, 2025. 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. Arrival of King Elexis I | 2 p.m. Route E Loyal Order of the Firetruck | 2:29 p.m. Daphne Joe Cain Parade | 2:30 p.m. Route A Krewe DU Cirque | 6 p.m. OWA, Foley Coronation of King Elexis | 7 p.m. Mobile Convention Center. Monday, March 3 (Lundi Gras) Arrival of King Felix III | 11 a.m. Cooper Riverside Park King Felix III Parade | 11:30 a.m On this enchanted night, the King and Queen of Asheville’s new Mardi Gras season will be crowned. All Asheville Mardi Gras supporting members are welcome to take a slice of King Cake. Whoever finds the Mardi Gras baby in his or her slice will pick a royal consort, and the two will lead the Asheville Mardi Gras Parade as newly crowned royalty! You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Krewe De Life Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, 2025 Enjoy an enchanted evening of music, dinner, dancing, and an open bar celebrating 2025 King Jason Dunavant and Honorary Queen Amy Leanne Fox. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. 2017 ~ Mayokis ~ Queen Dusti Sluder and King Kevin Williams 2016 ~ Krewe de Bon Amis ~ Queen Wendye Washburn and King Steve Spangler 2015 ~ Krewe Karrus Navalis ~ Queen Tricia Johnson and King Jay Johnson 2014 ~ Krewe of Blues ~ Queen Maureen Lee and King Norm Cain 2013 ~ Krewe of Blues ~ Queen Nancy Porto and King Jim Pilcher 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 Uptown on Wednesday. Gian Durand and James Carter will ride at the helm. They’re the krewe's first ever EL CENTRO — The City of El Centro announced Edward Singh and Martha Cardenas-Singh as the 2025 Mardi Gras King and Queen, honoring their many significant contributions to the community. King Edward Singh, a passionate community leader, has spent much of his life supporting youth and educational initiatives in the Imperial Valley, the city said.
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