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February 19, 2014Krewe of Hercules
Friday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m.
(Houma)
The all-male Krewe of Hercules, which has the distinction of staging the parade that kicks-off the carnival season in the Houma area, is celebrating its 30th anniversary under the theme “Hercules Sails the Seven Seas.”
The krewe was formed by local real estate executive S.P. LaRussa and 15 others, and is now the largest all-male parade in the Tri-parish area. This year the krewe presents three mega floats and 27 super floats carrying over 700 revelers bombing crowds with millions of throws.
The 2014 Royal Court is:
King Hercules XXX Ron Ward
Grand Marshal: Blaine Kern, known in south Louisiana as Mr. Mardi Gras.
Centurions: Mike Giroir, Jonathan Blum, Tony Theriot, Wayne Bergeron, Phillip Pitre, Elray Scott, Dustin Breaux, Paul Kistner, Rodney McCue, Kevin Potier, Randy Melancon, Mike Porche, Cade Vanderkamp, Dex Comardelle, Floyd Butcher and Tommy Rodrigue
Goddesses: Alexis Bergeron, Sadie Gros, Abby Theriot, Kailyn Songe, Lindsey Stevenson, Megan Lusco, Tori Boudreaux, Skylar Hamil, Caittie McCue, Olivia Potier, Libby Miller, Taylor Brooks, Katelyn Vanderkamp, Alexa Badgerow, Cherub Smiley and Amanda Authement
Pages: Kadey Zeringue, Jaxsen Lafleur, Madison Dehart, Cloe Duplantis, Mallory Dupre and Dillon Giroir
S.P. LaRussa is the Krewe of Hercules’ parade captain, while Mike LaRussa acts as the Captain of the Royal Court. Mark Pitre is president and captain of the ball.
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. 22, noon
(Chauvin)
The Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou is rolling for its 28th year.
Accompanying the krewe’s 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 so much more.
The 2014 Royal Court is:
King Blair Luke
Queen Trista LeBoeuf
Dukes: Hunter Soudielier, Dylan Ghere, Beau Dubois, Jaden Marcel, Reed DeRoche, Dawson Le Boeuf, Trever Crochet, Caleb LeBoeuf, Coby Theriot, Shae LeBlanc and Layne LeBoeuf
Maids: Heidi Foret, Olivia Lirette, Abby Lyons, Ella LeBoeuf, Angelle Chauvin, Logan Lirette, Kayleigh Lirette, Victoria Matis, Hailey Chauvin, Tessie LeBlanc and Shaylee Percle
Pages: Emma Fabre, Isabelle Marcel, Mattie Lirette, Nathan Guise, Draven LeBoeuf and Kade Dubois
Parade Captain Justin Martin
Co-Captain Courtney Battise
This year’s Grand Marshal is Evey Trosclair.
The co-ed krewe began in 1985 to bring entertainment to the bayou.
It begins at the Chauvin pool, travels north to St. Joseph Church and disbands at Sarah Bridge.
Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns
Saturday, Feb. 22, noon
(Larose)
The largest parade in Larose, Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns, is a popular children’s parade. The procession rolls through the Lafourche Parish community and consists of 25 throwing floats and approximately 200 school age riders. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Holidays.”
The royal court is chosen every year at the krewe’s ball, which was Feb. 1. Names of all of the children who wish to be part of the court are put into a hat and drawn at random.
The 2013 Royal Court was:
King Rayden Guidry
Queen Alexia Maury
Dukes: Kent Billiot, Kaden Champagne, Triston Morrison, Gabriel Reina and Cameron Sanamo
Maids: Sabre Bruce, Carolina Green, Mathe Rebstock, Mikki Thibodaux and Harley Vermudez
The 2013 krewe captain was Mia Hunter and grand marshal was Abigail Danos.
In 1998 Wade and Mary Dufrene, along with daughters Kellie and Jill Dufrene started Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns. The first parade was held on Feb. 22 with “Disney” as the theme. It consisted of 28 homemade floats & approximately 252 children.
The parade begins at the Larose Civic Center and heads up 5th Street, crosses at the Larose pontoon bridge and heads south on Highway 1. It disbands at the Rouse’s.
Krewe of Ambrosia
Saturday, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m.
(Thibodaux)
Thibodaux’s co-ed Krewe of Ambrosia will feature 20 throwing floats in its 28th parade. The 2014 theme, which was voted on by the krewe members, is “Ambrosia Rocks the Night.”
The 400 members will pitch lighted Ambrosia medallion necklaces, footballs, lighted Ambrosia swords and Frisbees, mega-coloring books, jumbo gum and Pixy Sticks, stuffed animals and so much more.
Thibodaux and Ellender high schools’ marching bands will also take part in the procession.
The 2014 Royal Court is:
King Jared Toups
Queen Megi Callais
Dukes: Dru Westerman, Phil Caballero, Larry Vertwyvelt, Steve Matherne, Alex Hymel, Mario Glorioso, Reed Callais and Nathan Brand
Maids: Morgan Bruad, Shae Adams, Hali Westerman, Gabrielle Adams, Amanda Dufrene, Taylor Percle, Marie Orgeron and Cara Glorioso
Pages: Karmine Falgout, Frankie Falgout, Kinley Danos and Aiza Callais
Parade Captain Glen Raffray
Ball Captain Tracey Westerman
President Linda Vertwyvelt
The Krewe of Ambrosia Carnival Club first paraded in 1986.
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 E. 7th Street, a left on Bayou Lane, a right on Menard Street, and wraps up back where it began.
Krewe of Aquarius
Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
(Houma)
The all-female Krewe of Aquarius is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary with the theme “Magical Fun.”
Each year the theme is chosen by the parade captain and each float group designs their own costumes, which need board approval.
Along with the 20 decorated floats, the South Terrebonne, Terrebonne, Central Lafourche, Jeanerette and Houma Junior high schools’ marching bands are scheduled to make an appearance, as well as the 610 Stompers.
This year’s special throws include glow-in-the-dark cups, krewe dolls, glow sticks and balls, 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 460 members strong.
The 2014 Royal Court is:
Queen Aquarius XX Penny LeBoeuf
Maids: Tiffany Toups, Vivian Callais, Rita Duplantis and Stephanie Dazee
Pages: Abbie Toups, Bailey Deroche, Connor Kramer and Austin Kramer
The parade captain is Cheryl LeBlanc, ball captain is Trudy Turner and president is Tammy Malbrough.
The group was formed in 1994. 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 silver crown in their piece of cake is the queen. The member finding a mask in their piece is the runner-up.
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down W. 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 ends at Town Hall.
Krewe of Hyacinthians
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon
(Houma)
The nearly 400 members of the Krewe of Hyacinthians are parading for their 63rd year with the jovial theme “Viva Las Vegas.”
The theme is chosen by the krewe president and voted on by the Board of Directors. Each of the 17 throwing floats has a title, which is selected by the float captain that ties into the theme of the parade. The riders on each float design and make costumes to represent the chosen title. Each float holds between 22 and 26 riders.
The Krewe of Hyacinthians’ tableau and ball is held at 7 p.m. the night before their parade.
The 2014 Royal Court is:
Queen Hyacinth LXIII Pat L. Adams
King Mike Tilton
Maids: Susan LeDoux, Kathy Mella, Dawn Pierron, Holli Politz, Julie Rhodes and Donna Wright
Dukes: Dr. Ben Adams, Clinton DeHart, Tommy Hebert, Brian Pellegrin, Rene Rhodes and Eldridge Robichaux
Pages: Logan Hamilton, daughter of Kara and Rob Hamilton; Emma Adams, daughter of Tiffany and Ben Adams; Hank Walker, son of Alexis and Ben Walker; John Chauvin, son of Jane and Charlie Chauvin
Scroll bearers: Ellie Bourgeois, daughter of Shea and Errol Bourgeois; Hayden Newell, son of Susie and Michael Newell
President and Ball Captain Lynn Myers
Vice-President and Parade Captain Vickie Rhodes
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. 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.
In 1952, 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 W Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and disbands at Town Hall.
Krewe of Titans
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon
(Houma)
This is the sixth year the Krewe of Titans parade follows the Krewe of Hyacinthians.
The 460 members toss a variety of throws such as cups, koozies and the new Krewe of Titans medallion beads to excited crowds. The 19 throwing floats, which are rented from Houma Float Rentals, feature the theme “Come Out and Play with the Krewe of Titans.”
In addition to the marching band of Morgan City High School, the Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity, DJ T-Sha and Kajun DJ provide some dance music. The Boy Scouts, Louisana Ghostbusters, Selucrey Sophisticats, Cajun Roller Girls, Crash Test Dummy, Bo’s Electric, Camp 8 Riders, Regional Military Museum, Performance Power Sports of Houma, Gumbo Radio 94.9 and C-96.7 are also participating.
The 2014 grand marshals are We Stand Bayou and My Heart’s Desire Animal Rescue.
The board members of the Krewe of Titans are president Taisha Robichaux, vice president Donna Billot, secretary Drena Leboeuf, treasurer Mandy Loupe, parade captain Shannon Lagendyk, Jayme Duplantis, Danielle Landry, Marty Pellegrin, Frieda Smith and Michelle Sartele.
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 Versailles
Sunday, Feb. 23, noon
(Larose)
A co-ed organization with 200 members, the Krewe of Versailles is parading for its 40th year on 18 individually-owned floats.
This year the krewe’s theme is “Versailles on Broadway.”
The krewe’s riders will shower the crowds with Versailles’ Fleur de Lis, beads, cups, stuffed animals and special throws. The Shriners are expected to also join in the procession.
The 2014 Royal Court is:
King XL Charles Michael Callais
Queen XL Blanche Bouvier Callais
Dukes: Dennis Joseph Collins III, Ronnie Paul Collins, Erling Peter Rabe Jr. and Brian LeClere Redmann
Maids: Leah Callais Moore, Rachel Ada-Marie Callais, Lori Virginia Rabe and Jeanne Marie Morales Redmann
Junior Dukes: Noah John Callais, Isaac Joseph Callais, Christopher Paul Callais, Jaeger Anthony Ledet, Luke Joseph Babin and Charles Rey Brady
Junior Maids: Maggi Elizabeth Gisclair, Camryn Marie Gisclair, Claire Marie Callais, Faith Lee Boudreaux, Micah Renee Danos and Morgan Elizabeth Vizier
Attendants to His Majesty: Charles Michael Callais II, Colbert Anthonie Bouvier III and Griffin Harris Melancon
Attendants to Her Majesty: Caitlyn Ann Callais, Joey Belle Brady and Addison Claire Curole
Parade and Ball Captain Kristian “Kris” Michael Gaudet
Krewe members gather weeks before the parade to decorate the floats for the annual decorating contest. The winner is announced the night of the ball and the winning float receives a large ribbon to display on the float on parade day.
The parade begins at Highway 24 along Highway LA1 in Larose and ends at Cut Off Elementary School.
Krewe of Shaka
Sunday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m.
(Thibodaux)
The Krewe of Shaka celebrates their 19th year with the theme “Shaka Mardi Gras Celebration.” Thirty members on 18 ornamented floats of different community organizations deliver traditional throws and Shaka cups.
Four high school bands – Jim Hill High (Jackson, Miss.), Scottlandville High, Istrouma High and Donaldsonville High – provide music along the route.
Formed Jan. 18, 1995, the Krewe of Shaka aims to represent community togetherness and leadership.
Identities of the 2014 royal court are kept confidential until the ball.
The 2013 King and Queen were:
King Philip Joseph
Queen Denise Jones-Adams
This year’s maids are Eris Stove, Karyn Wilson, Shakira Johnson, Jade Mack and DaJour Lee.
Patricia Williams is Shaka’s 2014 sweetheart. Parade Captain is Denise Jones-Adams. Co-captains are Phillip Joseph and Leroy Norman.
The parade starts at MLK Park and Iris Street, goes to School Street, proceeds to Canal Boulevard, turns right on St. Charles Street, goes to Fifth Street, turns left and travels to Jackson Street, turns left again and proceeds to Canal Boulevard, does a point turn to come up Canal Boulevard to West Seventh Street, turns right to Narrow Street, turns right to Back Street, and makes a left turn to proceed back to MLK Park.
