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Krewe of Hercules
Friday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. (Houma)
The all-male Krewe of Hercules has been around for 29 years and has the distinction of staging the parade that kicks-off the carnival season in the Tri-parish area.
The krewe was formed in 1984 by local real estate executive S.P. LaRussa and 15 others, and is the largest all-male night parade in Houma to this day.
This year is their largest parade ever led by celebrity grand marshal Gov. Edwin Edwards and special guest Brandon Jacobs, a two-time Super Bowl champion. Three mega floats and 29 super floats carrying over 700 revelers bombard crowds.
The 2013 Royal Court is:
King Hercules XXIX Thad Scott
Centurions: Mark Bascle, Jason Blanchard, Floyd Boudreaux, Branon Domangue, Chris Detillier, Brian Folse, Brad Gautreaux, Bruce Pellegrin, Mike Pellegrin, Tony Samanie, Wayne Savoie, Will Schieffler, Chad Silver, Daniel Theriot
Goddesses: Layla Arnouville, Whitney Authement, Kelsey Blanchard, Erica Bourg, Kagon Duplantis, Lindsay Gautreaux, Macie Gautreaux, Allyson Marcel, Miranda Savoie, Katherine Schiefller, Maranda Schrimpshire, Brooke Theriot, Megan Trosclair, Bethany White
Pages: Colby Boudoin, Michael Clement, Kristin Dupre, Zachary Dupre, Keriann Phillips
S.P. LaRussa is the parade captain, and Mark Pitre acts as president and ball captain.
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and disbands at Town Hall.
Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou
Saturday, Feb. 2, noon (Chauvin)
The Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou is celebrating its 27th anniversary.
Accompanying the 12 throwing floats are the South Terrebonne High School and Lacache-Montegut Middle School bands. The nearly 200 revelers throw cups, beads, stuffed animals, footballs and more.
The 2013 Royal Court is:
King Christian Leger
Queen Paige Lirette
Dukes: Reed DeRoche, Beau Dubois, Ethan Foret, Reed Ledet, Jacob McDonald, Justin Martin, Gavin Pinell, Hunter Soudelier, Colby Theriot, Dylan Trahan
Maids: Courtney Battise, Jade Champagne, Angelle’ Chauvin, Hailey Chauvin, Jordan Fanguy, Julian Fanguy, Abby Guidry, Ella LeBoeuf, Logan Lirette, Victoria Matis
Pages: Kaylee Foret, Gabby Lirette, Carly Pinell, Gage Authement, Jayden Dupre, Evan Foret
The Parade Captain is Alvin Luke, and Becky Foret is the tableaux captain. Blair Luke is the captain, and Trista LeBoeuf is the co-captain.
Waylon Thibodeaux is the Grand Marshal.
The co-ed krewe began in 1985 to bring entertainment to the bayou.
The parade begins at the Chauvin pool, travels north to St. Joseph Church and disbands at Sarah Bridge.
Krewe of Ambrosia
Saturday, Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. (Thibodaux)
Thibodaux’s co-ed Krewe of Ambrosia will feature 25 throwing floats in its 28th parade. The 2013 theme, which was voted on by the krewe members, is “Krewe of Ambrosia Salutes Fairs and Festivals.”
The 500 members will pitch their lighted Krewe of Ambrosia beads, footballs, swords, Frisbees, mega-coloring books, jumbo gum and pixie sticks, stuffed animals and lots more.
Several high school marching bands take part in the procession.
The 2013 Royal Court is:
King Travis Brown
Queen Kimberly Landry
Dukes: Matthew Bonvillain, Phil Caballero, Todd Galiano, Mario Glorioso, Steve Matherne, Drewe Morvant
Maids: Maddi Benoit, Jessica Chauvin, Paige Melancon, Taylor Percle, Sierra Ponvelle, Amanda Sweeney
The parade captain is Peter P. Verret III, and the ball captain is Tracey L. Westerman.
The Krewe of Ambrosia first paraded in 1986 after a group decided Thibodaux needed another Mardi Gras parade. The krewe rents floats from Cantrell Floats LLC and participates annually in the Thibodaux Relay for Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
The parade begins on Audubon Drive, proceeds to Menard Street where it takes a left, goes to Canal Boulevard, takes a right, turns left on 2nd Street, left again on Jackson Street, rolls down to the railroad tracks at Pecan Street, makes a u-turn onto Canal Boulevard, takes a right on East 7th Street, a left on Bayou Lane, a right on Menard Street, and wraps up back where it began on Audubon Drive.
Krewe of Aquarius
Saturday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. (Houma)
The all-female Krewe of Aquarius is parading for its 19th year with the theme “Las Vegas Shows.”
Each year the theme is chosen by the parade captain and each float group designs their own costumes that have to be approved by the board.
Along with the 17 decorated floats, the Houma Junior High and Terrebonne and Grand Caillou middle schools’ marching bands are scheduled to make an appearance, as well as A-truck Band.
This year’s special throws include light-up beads and wands, rings, tons of stuffed animals and footballs and soccer balls with the Aquarius crest on them.
When the krewe first started they had 147 members. Today they are 315 members strong.
The 2013 Royal Court is:
Queen Aquarius XIX Trudy Turner
Maids: Susan Landry, Tammy Malbrough, Amy Melacon
The Krewe of Aquarius parade captain is Cheryl LeBlanc and ball captain is Christine Quatrevingt. The president is Tammy Malbrough.
The group was formed in 1994 by Tana Marcel and Nancy Carlos. The members choose their queen in a unique way. A king cake is cut and a number is placed on each slice. Members pull a number and receive their corresponding piece of cake. The member finding a gold crown in their piece of cake is the queen. The member finding a mask in their piece is the runner-up.
Aquarius has donated to the Food Bank, Toys for Tots and St. Vincent De Paul Pharmacy. The oldest member that road in the krewe was Grandmaw Annie. She was 90 years old!
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right and then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and then throws the last bead at Town Hall.
Krewe of Hyacinthians
Sunday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. (Houma)
The 376 members of the Krewe of Hyacinthians are parading for the 62nd year. The jovial theme of the 17-float parade is “Let’s Play.” Staggered among the floats, four bands are scheduled to entertain onlookers including, Vandebilt Catholic, H.L Bourgeois and Ellender Memorial high schools and Evergreen Junior High School marching bands. The impressive Budweiser Clydesdales are also ready to clomp their way down the route.
The theme is chosen by the krewe president and voted on by a board. Float titles tie into the theme and are selected by the float captains. The riders on each float design and make costumes to represent the title of their float.
The Krewe of Hyacinthians’ tableaux and ball is held at 7 p.m. the night before their parade.
The 2013 Royal Court is:
Queen Stephanie Cancienne Hedge
King Harold Cancienne
Maids: Tiffany Ashley, Nicole Emerson, Monique Fick, Angelle Thibodeaux
Pages: Morgan Ashley, Teddy Gawlik, Jacob McKee, Kaitlyn Webb
Emmie Collins and Jacques Gawlik are the scroll bearers, Lynn Myers is the parade captain, and Kelli Cazayoux is the ball captain.
There were no female krewes in Houma prior to 1951. That is when several Houma ladies met to explore the idea of organizing a local carnival club. It was February 12, 1951 when the group’s first meeting was held at the Mayfair Club on Houma’s Main Street. Approximately 65 ladies showed up. The purpose of the newly formed ladies’ carnival club was to have as much fun as the guys, promote the carnival spirit and afford the opportunity for any female member, whether married or single, to be queen.
On Thursday, February 21, 1952 at 7 p.m., the first Krewe of Hyacinthians parade rolled. The parade was moved to a Sunday afternoon in 1954, when the ban on Sunday parading was lifted. In 1956, the krewe purchased its own floats.
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and disbands at Town Hall.
Krewe of Titans
Sunday, Feb. 3, follows Hyacinthians (Houma)
This is the fifth year the Krewe of Titans parade follows the Krewe of Hyacinthians.
The 500-plus members toss a variety of throws such as cups, koozies and the always popular doubloons. The 23 throwing floats, which are rented from Houma Float Rentals, feature the theme “Titans Invites You to Storyland.”
In addition to the marching band of Morgan City High School, which is under the direction of Michael Swiber, the Southeast Louisiana Council Bayou District Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Regional Military Museum, Selucrey Sophisticats, Cajun Rollergirls, Miss Washington Parish Catfish Queen, Innovative Dance Team, Starlight Beauties, Foxy’s Limo Service, Phi Mu Alpha, Bo’s Electric, Alligatorhi.com and Performance Power Sports of Houma are participating in the parade.
A float for the invited guests from Terrebonne ARC is also part of the procession.
The 2013 grand marshals are TARC Royalty, Chris Naquin and Domanasia Sims.
The board members of the Krewe of Titans are president Lisa Williams, vice president Donna Billot, secretary Michelle Sartelle, treasurer Mandy Loupe, parade captain Shannon Lagendyk, Drena LeBoeuf, Jayme Duplantis, Taisha Robichaux and Frieda Smith.
Established in 2008, Krewe of Titans is a family-oriented krewe who is meeting the needs of the community by providing a riding experience for couples and families. The krewe has grown by 100 members since it was established.
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and disbands at Town Hall.
King Hercules XXIX Thad Scott
King Bayou Petit Caillou Christian Leger
Queen Bayou Petit Caillou Paige Lirette
King Ambrosia XXVIII Travis Brown
Queen Ambrosia XXVIII Kimberly Landry
Queen Aquarius XIX Trudy Turner
Queen Hyacinth Stephanie Cancienne Hedge
King Hyacinth Harold Cancienne
Titans Grand Marshal Chris Naquin
Titans Grand Marshal Domanasia Sims
