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Taylor was instrumental in integrating Mardi Gras krewes. In 1992, she authored a city ordinance to eliminate discrimination, ordering krewes to implement an open admission policy. 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 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 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 NEW ORLEANS — A new chapter in Mardi Gras history was written as Gian Durand and James Carter were crowned the first Black King and Queen of the Krewe of ALLA, making a bold statement for the 93 (New Orleans, LA) – In a historic first for New Orleans Mardi Gras, the Krewe of ALLA, the fifth-oldest parading organization in New Orleans, crowns its first Black King and Queen for their 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. The couple also ruled over the Krewe of 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 The Krewe of ALLA crowned its first Black king and queen for Mardi Gras 2025, as it appeals to the City Council to move into Nyx’s Wednesday parade slot This year’s Queen of Carnival is a vibrant young woman who comes from a long line of family members that were chosen as Rex royalty, and WGNO’s LBJ got a chance to meet her. 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 Carnival clubs, with their kings and queens, royal courts, and bals masqués, give New Orleans Mardi Gras a distinctive flavor. At the center of local parading customs is the peculiar term “krewe” itself. A krewe is, simply, a club or organization that exists to celebrate Carnival. Mardi Gras balls were exclusive events closed off from most people outside of New Orleans society until this krewe revolutionized the event. In 1949, Edward Brennan Sr. created the krewe, a carnival Ball open to tourists. The Krewe of African Queens (KAQ) is a Mardi Gras krewe in Pensacola, Florida that was established in 2002. Members are a diverse group of ladies of different ages, backgrounds, races and cultures. Krewe members enjoy a strong bond between themselves, as well as their families. Membership in the KAQ is exclusive and is by invitation only. Mardi Gras balls were exclusive events closed off from most people outside of New Orleans society until this krewe revolutionized the event. In 1949, Edward Brennan Sr. created the krewe, a carnival Ball open to tourists. We create Mardi Gras Queen gowns & collars. We understand the business of Mardi Gras and take it very seriously! Debutante age queens exemplify their family’s esteem in the community. Thus, a gown should reflect her social station. Obviously, a Queen’s gown & collar should also embrace the traditions of Mardi Gras and the Krewe. Mardi Gras was extremely segregated for a long time until December 19, 1991 when Councilwoman Dorothy Mae Taylor, the first Black female councilwoman in New Orleans, presented a city ordinance that would force all krewes to desegregate as a requirement to participate in Mardi Gras festivities. Sunday, Feb. 23 – Jeanerette Mardi Gras Association Krewe of Ezana’s Parade-Jeanerette. 12:30pm. Queen Evangeline’s Parade – Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6 p.m. GoMardiGras.com. The Krewe of Eros celebrated its 88th annual bal masque and tableau Saturday at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Eros celebrates 'Dancing Queen' at Mardi Gras revelry in New Orleans A display of her gowns is housed in the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum on the second floor of Arnaud’s. When she died in 1983, she was buried in a gold lamé gown she wore as queen of the
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