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. 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. Washington Mardi Gras 2024 Schedule. Washington Mardi Gras 2024 Schedule. top of page. About MKofL. Leadership. Mardi Gras Ball, International Ballroom Dress 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. 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 The funds raised will be used to preserve historic artifacts and memorabilia, promote the storied past of the Washington Mardi Gras Ball, and educate people about the origins and traditions of this special organization and event. Carnival celebrations in Washington D.C. continued on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, center, shows off his Louisiana flag themed cape at the Washington Mardi Gras Ball at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mardi Gras 2025 Celebrations In Washington Experience the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras 2025 in Washington, DC! This annual celebration brings the lively energy of New Orleans to the nation's capital with exciting parades, masquerade balls, live music, and indulgent feasts. Contact the hotel via phone at 202-862-1600 and reference our Group Name: SUAF Washington, D.C. Chapter Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Deadline to Reserve with Special Rate: January 16, 2025. Parking: Event Parking Valet - $37. Overnight Valet - $71. Other parking garages and street parking available nearby. Wristbands for KOP’s 9th Annual Mardi Gras Ball are available for pickup on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 AM until 1 AM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on the 1st floor in Hall B located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Place. 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. Let the festivities begin! The Krewe of Pyros presents the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at our new location, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2024 Entertainment Line-Up is FIYAH featuring Carl Thomas, the legendary DJ Mannie Fresh, Be'la Dona Band and New Orleans own DJ Polo 504. They are ready to rock the house. Please join us for this authentic 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 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 Mardi Gras at The Wharf is Washington DC's biggest Mardi Gras parade. The event on March 1, 2025 will feature floats, beads, fireworks, and live music. 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) An LSU themed cape for a lieutenant at the Washington Mardi Gras Ball at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobilians are gearing up for the biggest season in the South – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades will start rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile on Feb. 14 wi
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