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Gian Durand dedicated her ride to New Orleans activist Dorothy Mae-Taylor, who helped diversify Mardi Gras parades. Gian Durand now reigns as the first Black queen of New Orleans’ ALLA parade 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 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 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 — 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 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 Queen of Carnival Tatum Lady Reiss is an equestrian and world traveler, with deep Rex roots Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Zulu queen Crystal Monique Guillemet waves to the crowd during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on March 1, 2022. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File) 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. Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas Honored by Krewe of Freret February 19, 2025. 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” Read More From New Jersey to New Orleans: Meet Andrea Mistretta, the Poster Child of Mardi Gras Posters. Mistretta's studio on White's Pond in New Jersey, 1,300 miles from NOLA. For the last 37 ye 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. Anne Green, Queen of the Prophets of Persia, Gelatin-Silver, T o many, they are among the most recognizable symbols of traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras. Flamboyant, poised and ever-elegant 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” In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a time-honored tradition celebrated by locals and tourists alike. The highlight of the season is the Mardi Gras parade, where elaborately dressed-up krewes (groups) march through the streets, throwing beads and doubloons to the crowds. Queen of Carnival Tatum Lady Reiss is an equestrian and world traveler, with deep Rex roots Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 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” Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m.
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