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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 This is the motto of The Krewe of Little Rascals, a 501(c) non-profit organization, named after Hollywood’s most famous kid’s group. “The Krewe of Little Rascals is the longest running, most flamboyant, most successful organization for young people in the history of Mardi Gras.” Their reign will stand as a tribute to civil rights leader and political trailblazer Dorothy Mae Taylor, who in 1992, desegregated Mardi Gras krewes. The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. The Krewe of Little Rascals was formed in 1983 by Jack and Maureen Spittler, who wanted to give the children of the New Orleans area their own unique Mardi Gras experience. It is a youth-oriented Mardi Gras tradition, with members ranging from 2 – 19, founded in 1983 and patterned after the adult carnival clubs. The Krewe was built with the Mardi Gras krewes throw the parades and each has its own history and traditions. The Krewe of Okeanos was organized in 1949 by civic-minded business leaders who 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 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. Carter selected Lt. Col. Roderick “Rico” Alvendia to reign as king and Kendall Elizabeth Williams as queen of the ball. King Henry L. Harris Jr. and Queen Savanna Wiley reigned over the Krewe of Maringouin Mardi Gras ball on Feb. 15 at the Erwinville Community Center. Royalty for the Krewe of Orion include, from left, maid Annabelle LeJeune, page Mackenzie Blythe, Queen Rachel Blythe, page Caroline Trooi, King Danny Paline, page Emma Hosner and maid Hailey Griggs. The season of Mardi Gras celebrates life before the more somber Christian Lent season that begins with Ash Wednesday and continues six weeks until Easter. Officially, Mardi Gras kicks off on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, when the old royalty welcomes the new royalty at the stroke of midnight. Today, when we think of Mardi Gras, New Orleans comes to mind. A new signature throw for Excalibur will be an 8-inch hand-decorated Dragon Egg and hand-decorated wooden shields. Excalibur rolls February 21 at 7 p.m. during Family Gras. Krewe of Paws. Mardi Gras has gone to the dogs! The Krewe of Paws will parade Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Town Slidell. Cold rain didn’t stop the festivities during last week’s Krewe of Krewes Parade, hosted by the Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce. The 2025 event made its way through downtown Orange where riders in colorful floats tossed beads, trinkets and Mardi Gras throws to the crowd Feb. 22. The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - The Krewe of Argus will not roll on Mardi Gras Day as planned, with officials citing weather concerns as the reason for the cancellation. Argus was scheduled to parade at 11 The krewe’s throws include a number of sought-after items, including light-up Orpheus medallion beads, three different types of doubloons - Captain's, Krewe, & Musical Legends, four-foot-long stuffed dragons, and their prized throw is a custom decorated tambourine. 2 p.m. — Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade; Sunday, March 2. 8 a.m. — Krewe of Wrecks Parade; Santa Rosa County Navarre Saturday, February 22. 1 p.m. — Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade; Milton 1 / 1 FILE - 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. The Boeuf Gras is one of the most photographed sights at Mardi Gras. 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 Krewe of Pepe royalty for the Krewe’s 2025 Mardi Gras season has been selected. The Krewe, founded by Pepe Tate, has named Cody and Alana Wise as the new King and Queen. They will reign over the Krewe’s upcoming Mardi Gras season and will lead the annual parade through Franklinton on March 2, 2025.
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