Welcome to the Ark-La-Tex Mardi Gras Blog. Our intent is to inform the general public about ongoing Mardi Gras functions in the area. Meetings, sales, parties, and charity events can be posted, as well as generic krewe information. Just click on the krewe of your choice to read about them.
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- Krewe of Aesclepius History Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:05:16
The Krewe of Aesclepius began in Shreveport in 1990 and is the third oldest krewe in Northwest Louisiana. Named for Aesclepius, the Greek god of healing, the krewe is comprised of medical professionals throughout the Ark-La-Tex. Members represent a variety of health related vocations including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, engineers, educators, administrators, medical technologists, dentists, dental […]
- Krewe of Aesclepius Charity Wo … Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:52:15
Being the krewe made up of healthcare workers, Aesclepius adopted Camp Bluebird as one of its major charities. This is not an ordinary camp. It has a special purpose and a unique mission. The campers are all adult cancer patients. Each year we monetarily sponsor adult cancer patients to attend “Louisiana’s Upbeat Retreat for Cancer […]
- Coming Soon Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:38:33
- From Channel 12 about Najahe H … Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:58:37
Najahe Hall Competing For Mrs. America
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She has already won the title of Mrs. Louisiana.
And now she is competing for the title of Mrs. America.
Of course we’re talking about our own Najahe Hall..
Tuesday she spent the […]
- Theme and Royalty Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:05:28
Our Theme and Royalty Announcement will be held at the Centaur Education Building on Aero Drive on September 29, 2007 at 7 o’clock. There will be a silent auction and a cash bar. Music will be provided by a DJ. The cost of the event is $30.00. The dress is togas [or trash jackets]. Togas […]
- Mrs. America Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:48:23
Right now Mike and I are in Tucson, AZ at the Mrs.
America Pageant. Mrs. Louisiana, Najahe Hall, asked to use Mike’s Queen XXI costume and has gotten a lot of5attention with it. She is in the top 5 in the Parade of
States. The finals are Wednesday, September 5th and will be televised on WETV on […]
- Royalty Coronation VI Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:42:10
You are invited to attend our Coronation of Royalty on Saturday, August 4, 2007, in the Community Activity Building at 301 Church Street, in Springhill, LA, at 6:30 P.M. . “Experience the 70’s” by dressing in period attire. Black Tie is optional. Music by CROSSROADS. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres. SILENT AUCTION […]
- Parade pre-registration is up Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:52:06
You can pre-register your pets for our parade - save the time and hassle and pre-register.
http://www.animalkrewe.org/parade.htm
Just visit us at a special table to pick up your registration packets!
- It’s “Reigning Cats & Dogs … Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:54:29
Our annual Pet Parade is coming up quickly as well - see pictures of last year’s participants at:
http://www.animalkrewe.org/parade.htm
Our theme this year is “Reigning Cats & Dogs”
Entry fee is $10 per pet. The online registration should be up by the end of December. Online registration saves time and hassle, so we highly recommend it.
- What we’re doing right now Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:53:53
The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux’s monthly meeting is December 4th - we are planning our Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch to be held January 13, 2008 at the Barksdale Club, we are creating decorations for the tables, with prizes for the best decorated masks.
We are also working on our t-shirt sponsorships - anyone can sponsor, […]
- The Finishing Touches Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:00:08
It’s a good thing we all like each other.. because we sure do spend a lot of time together! I think the pictures are much more entertaining and descriptive than what my limited vocabulary can express… therefore, scroll down for scenes from the last and final work day! Looking ahead, I have a tres busy week:
MON: Mandatory Riders Meeting […]
- Animal Planet & Popeye Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:06:46
I visited some of my Centaur friends on other floats yesterday. In addtion to seeing them, I got to see the progress on the floats.
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Animal Planet - This float is next to my float. It is most certainly loaded with neat people! The legendary plane is now flying over the arctic; it has a peguin named “Eileen” sliding side to side […]
- Hurricane Party Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:26:11
Robert and Patricia, friends and fellow float riders, host a Hurricane Party each year prior to parade day. They serve King Cake, Hurricanes, and fabulous hors d’ourves! Each guest brings a wrapped specialty bead. At the end of the party, everyone draws a number and takes a bead.
Robert and Patricia are neat folks and LOVE […]
- les femmes Coronation IV Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:23:24
Coronation IX was HOT! The theme for this year is “Heat Wave” and the “Hotties” scorched the stage as they were introduced. Lady of Art Susie Montgomery, Lady of Grace Angel Alexander, Lady of Light Wanda Clements, Lady of Love Karen Barnes, Lady of Music Kristi Bedgood, and Lady of Truth Sandy Park. Queen Catherine Vanderberry […]
- Coming Soon Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:47:20
- Our Captain-Dennis Bryant Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:32:10
- KREWES AND CAPTAINS Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:40:24
Never underestimate the power of a ritual repeated, a custom shared, or a festivity celebrated. The spellbinding magic that is Mardi Gras is the culmination of generations who reveled in their heritage and who, through careful planning, organization, and management, have preserved a spectacle unlike any other. The Krewe of Dionysos would like to recognize […]
- Parade Promo’s Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:15:14
The Krewe of Dionysos is a parading krewe and each and every one of us enjoy giving back to the community.This year had been such great fun. Our visits to the local nursing homes is always such a thrill. The faces of the elderly light up when we walk in wearing our trash jackets and […]
- Krewe of Elders Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:18:00
Captain Jay Prudhomme
and The Krewe of Elders Royalty X
Queen Gail Cascio and King Joe Cascio
Wanda Smith - Dutches of Longevity / Jim Smith - Duke of Longevity
Karen Bagley - Duchess of Wisdom / Bobby Griffie - Duke of Wisdom
The KREWE OF ELDERS is a Mardi Gras non-profit organization for Senior Citizens 50 and older. The Krewe was formed in […]
- Annual Mardi Gras Mass A Big H … Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:56:26
This morning the seventh anniversary of the Annual Mardi Gras Mass was held at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Everyone in attendance received one of the beads commemorating this years event. Beads were custom designed by the folks at Beads by the Dozen in New Orleans. This was the first year since annual event was […]
- 12th Night Celebration Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:06:54
Gemini Royalty enjoyed a fun night at 12th Night. The crowd was a little sparce from years past but most of that had to do with all of the Christmas Season Parties and a conflict with this years Independence Bowl.
The bead committee was busy selling beads this year and sales were brisk. A popular item […]
- Royalty Club Meets at Cambridg … Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:10:04
The Royalty Club for the Krewe of Gemini met for its winter meeting at the Cambridge Club on Friday, December 29, 2007. In attendance were a variety of prior members of the royalty courts from past years.
Included in this years group was the royal court for this years season. King Tobin Grigsby and Queen Sally […]
- KOH Parade/Battle of the Bands … Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:55:34
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- Krewe History Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:14:29
In the Fall of 2000, a group of African Americans came together to form the first African American Krewe in Shreveport, Louisiana to increase minority participation during the Mardi Gras season. Harambee is a Swahili word meaning “TO PULL TOGETHER” . The Krewe also supports a charity of choice, the NW Louisiana Sickle Cell Anemia […]
- 2008 Krewe of Harambee Parade … Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:22:11
2008 Parade Participant Application
Entries extended to January 13, 2008.
- Sobek Parade Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:50:57
Saturday, January 12, 2008 is going to be a day of fun and merriment for the entire family sponsored by the Krewe of Sobek. We will host our 4th Annual Mardi Gras parade starting at 1pm. The lineup for the parade at the Louisiana Fairgrounds will begin at 10am. The parade route is as follows:
Louisiana Fairgrounds […]
- Coming Soon Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:54:14