Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) With Reiss’ selection as queen came fittings for NEW ORLEANS — 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, Mardi Gras 2025 / 3 seconds ago. The Durand rode down the streets of New Orleans on Feb. 26, with the evening representing more than her own accolade. Upon becoming the first Black queen in ALLA’s 93-year-old history, she remains All hail the queen. As a kid, Durand remembers seeing Mardi Gras parades on Crowder Boulevard in New Orleans East, where she grew up. Her parents, she said, started out poor, but eventually became NEW ORLEANS — When the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take to the streets on Mardi Gras Day, they're showcasing more than 100 years of Carnival tradition. It's a tradition Rodney Mason 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 (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 NEW ORLEANS — Evaline Finley Gomila, who prefers to go by “Evie”, has been bestowed one of the highest honors of Mardi Gras – Queen of Carnival.The University of Virginia computer science NEW ORLEANS — The secret is out.The Queen of Carnival 2024 is Elizabeth Brent Montgomery. Montgomery is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bullard Montgomery IV. Meet the Queen of Carnival, Ellie Montgomery, from a family steeped in Mardi Gras tradition Share this Rex 2024 John Eastman is a New Orleans businessman with a heart for service. The Krewe of Freret’s 11th annual parade on Saturday, February 22 will feature a new float honoring Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. This year’s theme, “Time is on Our Side” The Krewe of Freret’s 11th annual parade on Saturday, February 22 will feature a new float honoring Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. This year’s theme, “Time is on Our Side” Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) With Reiss’ selection as queen came fittings for With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth. Founded in 1933, the Krewe of Mid-City is the 5th-oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. Often called "The best day parade in Mardi Gras," Mid-City has gained a reputation for having themes dedicated to children and for having some of the best bands in Mardi read more » The Krewe of Freret’s 11th annual parade on Saturday, February 22 will feature a new float honoring Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. This year’s theme, “Time is on Our Side” The Krewe of Freret’s 11th annual parade on Saturday, February 22 will feature a new float honoring Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. This year’s theme, “Time is on Our Side” The Krewe of Freret’s 11th annual parade on Saturday, February 22 will feature a new float honoring Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. This year’s theme, “Time is on Our Side” The artist’s posters have been printed in New Orleans for many years. She is proud to support local small businesses. After Hurricane Katrina, Mistretta generously donated proceeds from the sale of her book and posters to the New Orleans area Habitat for Humanity and to Musicians' Village, right around the corner from her publisher's warehouse. In 2022, Mardi Gras parades were back after the pandemic but, in our opinion, that’s not the only thing that made this year’s Carnival historic. To us, it will be remembered as the year the world saw the first spy queen.
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