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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 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 The krewe says Durand and Carter’s selection as royalty represents a new era for Mardi Gras, a direct reflection of Taylor’s vision for an inclusive and representative celebration. Thirty-two years after Taylor’s groundbreaking ordinance, the Krewe of Alla is embracing progress by recognizing Black leadership in its most honored roles. Each year a new King and Queen are chosen by the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus and announced during the Mardi Gras Ball. The primary responsibilities of Mardi Gras Ball Royalty are to represent the Krewe with appropriate levels of Joie de Vivre. Long live our Kings and Queens! 2011: The First King and Queen : King Paul Ronan and Queen Kate McCutchen. Galliano Krewe of Athena would like to announce Queen XII, Angie Vasquez and her royal court. Angie Vasquez was crowned queen on September 14, 2024. Her court consists of Senior Maids, Neesa Vasquez Fonseca, Addy and Raven Duet, Prince Collin Emanuel Fonseca, Princesses Sophie Claire Fonseca, Ally Mae Vasquez, and Emery Jane Callais. 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. Shirts, Mardi Gras throws and hula hoops were showcased as the Krewe of Alla prepared its floats for its big night, set for Wednesday, Feb. 26. The pomp and circumstance of the 2025 Mardi Gras season has begun, and the royalty is reigning supreme. The krewe paraded through the streets of New Orleans East dressed in blues, purples and The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a Mardi Gras parade organization for the most revelrous Star Wars Freaks, Trekkies, Whovians, Mega-Geeks, Gamers, Cosplayers, Circuit Benders Read More Mystic Krewe of Barkus The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius follows the Mardi Gras tradition of having a ceremonial Royal Court. The Court, headed by a King and Queen, represent the Krewe at many events, including the Epiphany Party, the Pardi Gras Grand Ball, and in our parades. The King and Queen of our Krewe host the royalty from several krewes before our Seawall Parade. 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. Les Mystérieuses held its second and final ball in 1900, but in the years since a number of all-women krewes have continued to revamp Carnival. In 1941 the Krewe of Venus made history as the first women’s krewe to hold a parade, but it was met with disdain by many bystanders, who threw rotten vegetables at the floats. As well as current fashion for a Queen’s gown. We utilize the same Queen’s construction and embellishment methods for King & Captain costumes. While the beauty of a costume is paramount, we focus on its fit and wearability, too! Put our 40 years of experience in making Mardi Gras Royalty costumes to work for you. Mysti Krewe of Nimbus formed in 2010 to celebrate Louisiana Mardi Gras, and bring that spirit of joy to Portland. The Krewe is composed of both former Louisiana residents and many locals who love the food, music, and culture of Louisiana. Come join all the Mardi Gras Krewes! For more information on how you can join – contact: Gladden Walters 281-703-3331 Parade Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Mechanic, and loop twice around Strand/Mechanic. 9:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Not all krewes feature dual royalty. Chaos, d’Etat and Druids have no queen, while Cleopatra, Femme Fatale, Muses, Nyx and Pandora are kingless. Mardi Gras expert Arthur Hardy has covered LAFAYETTE, La. Lafayette’s oldest African American Mardi Gras krewe has crowned its royalty. The Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Inc. has crowned its 64th king and queen. 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. There are several Mardi Gras parades set to roll in and around Baton Rouge this year! Royal Krewe of Royalty: Plaquemine: 1 p.m. Krewe of Chemin Neuf: New Roads: The Fat Tuesday Priscus celebration, held on Mardi Gras Day, marks the climax of the Mardi Gras season, representing the culmination of weeks of festive revelry and joyful celebrations. While the Pensacola Mardi Gras season varies from year to year, one thing remains constant – the anticipation and excitement surrounding the crowning of the
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