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. 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. 2025 Food & Beverage Order Form. 2024 Photography. 2024 Video Production. Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has 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 Feb 23, 2025 Feb 23, 2025; 1 min to read. Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; Washington Mardi Gras princess. U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, left, congratulates Wesley Katherine 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 Join Ellevate Louisiana at the 2025 Washington Mardi Gras! Experience one of Louisiana's most iconic celebrations, right in the heart of Washington, D.C.! Connect with fellow Ellevate members, enjoy exclusive events, and celebrate the spirit of Louisiana with leaders and friends from across the state. 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. Celebrating 75 years, this great organization has brought the pageantry, revelry, and mystery of Mardi Gras to our nation's capital. The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians celebrates the finest This year marked the 76th year for Washington Mardi Gras, an event held at the Washington Hilton and sponsored by the Mystick Krewe of Louisiana. were festival queens and princesses from 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Hospitality Suites. top of page. About MKofL. Leadership. Royalty Toast in honor of the 2025 Scalise Princesses. Redemption PAC. Join us for an exuberant and vibrant Mardi Gras Breakfast in Washington D.C. on January 24, 2025, where the good times will roll! 2025 RREDI Breakfast | Washington Mardi Gras Tickets, Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite Join Ellevate Louisiana at the 2025 Washington Mardi Gras!Experience one of Louisiana's most iconic celebrations, right in the heart of Washington, D.C.! Connect with fellow Ellevate members, enjoy exclusive events, and celebrate the spirit of Louisiana with leaders and friends from across the The 2025 Washington Mardi Gras is scheduled for January 25, with the theme “Duty, Honor, Louisiana.” Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, will chair the 76th Washington Mardi Gras. New Orleans’ Carnival Legislative Committee meets to discuss Mardi Gras 2025 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, 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. Louisiana Alive! 2025. This event is a special salute to our Louisiana Congressional Delegation and their staffers and provides an impressive opening for the Washington Mardi Gras with great bands and outstanding food prepared by the most talented chefs in Louisiana. Carnival celebrations in Washington D.C. continued on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball. The Queen is Kendall Williams, a 2024 graduate of McGehee School. Washington Mardi Gras is a long-standing event that brings together Louisiana politics and culture. Enjoy Mardi Gras at Dauphine’s on March 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement. It’s one big holiday in New Orleans and we hope to bring a taste of that to you here in D.C. Ticket includes open bar, delicious food, live entertainment, and plenty of King Cakes and beignets!
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