Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has selected King Rico Alvendia and Queen Kendall Williams for the 2025 Washington DC Mardi Gras Ball. 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. Washington Mardi Gras 2025 Schedule. *PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2025: Once you have selected a costume, you will receive a ticket to go pick up a KREWE BAG. Krewe Bag pick up is in the Gunston West room, next door to the Costume Room. Washington Mardi Gras is celebrating 75 years this year. Meet the 2025 king, queen, chairman Attorney Rico Alvendia will reign over Carnival season celebrations in the nation's capital in January WASHINGTON, DC (January 25, 2025) – Washington Mardi Gras King Rico Alvendia and Queen Kendall Williams presided over the final event of their reign Saturday, a spectacular formal ball with presentations of court princesses and Louisiana festival queens and a mini parade, at the Washington Hilton. 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. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has selected King Rico Alvendia and Queen Kendall Williams for the 2025 Washington DC Mardi Gras Ball. This purchase will include a video featuring the overall experience of Washington Mardi Gras. 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. Washington Mardi Gras 2025 King Rico Alvendia speaks at his party, the USO concert featuring Jake Owen and New Orleans bands, on Jan 23, 2025 Courtesy Mateo & Company Facebook Queen Virginia Grace Mills and King Fred Heebe process across the floor of the International Ballroom of the Washington Hilton during the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras ball Jan. 28, 2023. NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Washington Mardi Gras King Rico Alvendia, together with Washington Mardi Gras Chairman Congressman Troy Carter, officially announced the theme of his reign “Duty, Honor, Louisiana” – a salute to America’s military, veterans and first responders. This year’s Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, is celebrated March 4. “Mardi Gras is an imported Catholic custom, a religious tradition celebrating the last day of an indulgent Carnival season 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Hospitality Suites. with special guest 2023 WMG King Fred Heebe. Courtyard in the Heights/Lobby Level. Thursday, January 23 This year’s king and queen of the Washington Mardi Gras met for a toast on Wednesday in D.C. to kick off three days of revelry, culminating in an elegant ball on Saturday night. In a matter of years, the luxury development on the Washington Channel has become the center of D.C.’s Mardi Gras celebrations, drawing large crowds of revelers who pack Wharf Street to watch WASHINGTON, D.C. — Louisiana’s vibrant culture, politics, and business community will converge this weekend for the highly anticipated 2025 Washington Mardi Gras festivities. Hosted by the Mystick Krewe of Louisianans, the event brings together state leaders, dignitaries, and attendees to celebrate the theme “Duty, Honor, Louisiana,” chosen by this year’s King Rico Alvendia and The queen was Mollie Gaumer, a member of Senator John Overton's staff. Legendre was to be king but had to be replaced at the last moment due to illness. Legendre was a large man, but F. Edward Hebert, a member of the Louisiana Congressional delegation, fit the costume. Thus, Hebert became the first Washington Mardi Gras Ball king by default. NEW ORLEANS – Washington Mardi Gras King Rico Alvendia, together with Washington Mardi Gras Chairman Congressman Troy Carter, officially announced the theme of his reign “Duty, Honor, Louisiana” – a salute to America’s military, veterans and first responders. This year, the Mystick Krewe of Louisianans, will honor the unwavering Carnival celebrations in Washington D.C. continued on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball. King Drew Brees stands in front of a Mardi Gras banner still covered before it's unveiling at the King's Luncheon held at the Kennedy Center for the Washington Mardi Gras on Thursday, January 25
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