Hats Off with Hyacinthians
February 20, 2019
A Crowning Trifecta
February 20, 2019
Friday, February 22
Krewe of Hercules
6 p.m., Westside route, Houma
Theme: Hercules Jazzin’ It Up – 35th Anniversary
Floats: 30
King: Randy Landry
Dukes: William “T-Boo” Adams, Robert “T-Rob” Bertinot, James Boudreaux, Ricky Boudreaux, Dean Chiasson, Hanson Filce, William “Bill” Hadaway, Chris Kramer, Robert Lirette, Mark Naquin, Brad Ramirez, Shane Zeringue, DDS – Head Duke
Goddesses: Harley Bertinot, Alejandra Bordelon, Abigail Boudreaux, Hannah Bourg, Peyton Burnthorne, Savana Chabert, Emily Chaisson, Hannah Dinger, Elizabeth Gilmore, Brooke Griffin, Alexis Rasid, Isabella Williams
Pages: Colton Allen Bexley, Chloe Anne Bourgeois, Gunner Hawkins Foret, Joseph Paul LaRussa, Olivia Claire LaRussa, Caroline Rae Simoneaux
Parade Captain: S.P. LaRussa
Ball Captain: Mark Pitre
Captain of the Royal Court: Michael LaRussa
For 35 years, Hercules has been dazzling revelers with spectacular lighted floats and collectible throws. The krewe’s unique super-floats carry over 750 members throughout the west Houma region throwing specialty beads with this year’s crest on a medallion. This year’s grand marshal is Doug Williams. Be on the look out for special entertainment, the 610 Stompers!
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Saturday, February 23
Krewe of Aquarius
6:30 p.m., West side, Houma
Theme: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Floats: 26
Queen:Shairee Jones
Maids: Renee King, Mary Ray, Danielle Craft and Ariana Faul
Pages: Madison Jones, Destiny Jones, Lonnie Kinchen and Howard Kinchen
Capatin of the Parade: Cheryl LeBlanc
Ball Captain: Leslie Tidwell
The Krewe’s theme each year is selected by the Parade Captain. Every fifth year, Aquarius includes the word “fun” in the theme title, a tradition since the club was established. Each float Captain selects a sealed envelope with a theme included and that is how each float gets its theme. The Krewe of Aquarius hosts an annual Easter Eggstravaganza on the court house lawn to give back to the children of our community.
They also make annual donations to nonprofit groups in our parish. Each year, two groups are selected that trying to make a difference in our community. This year, Aquarius has 14 charter members that will celebrate and reminisce about the last 25 years. They have been able to see the Krewe grow from 150 members to its current 680 members.
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Krewe of Tee Caillou
Noon, Chauvin
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Krewe of Des T-Cajuns
Noon, Larose
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Sunday, February 24
Krewe of Hyacinthians
12 p.m., West side route, Houma
Theme: Hyacinthians Salutes Broadway Musicals
Floats: 17
Queen: Shirley Crowley
King: Wade Landry
Maids: Andrea Doyle, Antoinette Benton, Leslie Landry, Carolyn McNabb, Catherine Schwab Coreil, Chantel Fontaine, Danna Schwab, Tamara Bergeron
Dukes: Brad Doyle, Charlie Bergeron, Craig Landry, Evan Benton, Hayden Bergeron, Joshua Alford, Ross Pellegrin, Seth Miller
Pages: Harlen Daigle, Jacob Bourgeios, Kate Dantin, Sophia Chauvin
Scroll Bearers: Brandon Gawlick Jr., Charlotte St. Pierre
Captain of the Ball: Evette Detiveaux
Captain of the Parade: Robin Lapeyrouse
Each of Hyacinthians’ 17 throwing floats – each of which holds 22 to 26 riders – has a title, which is selected by the float captain and ties into the theme of the parade. This year look for two maids floats as well as the recently renovated Queen’s float. Floats will represent Hairspray, Singing in the Rain, Chicago, Taxi and Rock of Ages, to mention a few. Riders also design their costumes to represent the theme. This year’s signature color is blue! Look for blue cups, doubloons and logo beads. Parade-goers will want to keep an eye out for the krewe’s signature item: a top hat bearing Hyacinthians’ logo. The embellished hats will be handed from floats. Also watch for Fascinators, small hats on headbands. Both the top hats and fascinators, introduced in 2015, are a Carnival collector’s item.
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Krewe of Titans
follows Hyacinthians, Houma
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Krewe of Shaka
1:30, Thibodaux
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Krewe of Ambrosia
follows Shaka, Thibodaux
Theme: Seeing Louisiana through Ambrosia’s Eyes
Floats: 12
King: Joshua Philips
Queen: Dawn Usea
Dukes: Glen Raffray, Kyle David, Garret Smith, Duane Smith, Carl Waguespack, Reed Callais
Maids: Josie Gravios, Emma McAllister, Kylie Pitre, Alyse Bourgeois, Jenna Adams, MaKenzie Bourgeois
Pages: Adeline Lanegrasse, Elijah Phillips
Captain of the Parade: Glen Raffrary
Tableau Captain: Denise Callais
President: Glen Haydel
Grand Marshal: Jason Derouen, the Cajun Ninja
First parading in 1986, the Krewe of Ambrosia is well-known as “the krewe that throws the most.” Their king and queen are selected in a unique process: all members present at that particular meeting complete a ballot stating they wish to be royalty. A ballot is then selected at random. If the ballot selected is a man, he chooses who he wishes to be queen. In reverse, a woman would select her king. This allows for couples to reign together. During this year’s parade, attendees are sure to catch Krewe of Ambrosia logo beads, footballs, Frisbees, mugs, coloring books, swords, stuffed animals and more.
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Krewe of Versailles
Noon, Larose
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