Becky Robicheaux Gueniot
February 7, 2018
Watching and Waiting: Carnival krewes waiting to make weather-related decisions
February 7, 2018
Friday, February 9
Krewe of Aphrodite
6:30 p.m.
Location: Houma
Theme: Football in the South
Floats: 17 Throwing, 3 Non-Throwing
Queen Aphrodite XXXV: Brenda Billiot
Maids: Shannon Guy, Paula Pitre
Pages: Rylee Pitre, Alexis Dansereau, Kelsey McDonald, Owen Rhodes
Parade Captain: Sharon Pontiff
Ball Captain: Denise Bourgeios
This all-female Houma Women’s Carnival Club is celebrating its 35th year with 475 members. They will be joined this year by six marching bands, including H.L. Bourgeois, Evergreen Jr. High, Lacache-Montegut Middle, Ellender Memorial, South Terrebonne, and Morgan City High.
Krewe of Athena
7 p.m.
location: Golden Meadow
Theme: Athena Takes
Over the Zoo
Floats: 17
Queen: Laura Guidry
Sr. Maid: Katie Rousse
Sr. Duke: Rusty Guidry
Jr. Maid: Layla Rousse, Keirstyn Matherne
Prince: Max Rousse
Princess: Kyleigh St. Pierre, Kenzie Rose Rousse
Tiny Princess: Emerie Rae Guidry
This all-female krewe rolls with 288 krewe members in its seventh year. After all expenses are paid for the carnival year, the Krewe of Athena makes donations to various community, civic and charity organizations.
Saturday, February 10
Krewe of Apollo
Noon
Location: Lockport
Krewe of Atlantis
Noon
Location: Golden Meadow
Krewe of Mardi Gras
6:30 p.m.
Location: East Houma
Theme: Celebrate Mardi Gras
Floats: 21
King: Kevin Ghere
Queen: Carla Ghere
Pages: Shelby Ghere, Dylan Ghere, Mackenzie Ghere, Katelyn Ledet
Parade Captain: S.P. LaRussa
Established in an effort to allow riders to spend time with their loved ones on Mardi Gras Day, Krewe of Mardi Gras rolls with 350 members and four marching bands. This year’s Grand Marshall is retired detective Rodie Sanchez of “Killing Fields” on the Discovery Channel.
Krewe du Bon Temps
6:30 p.m.
Location: Larose
Sunday, February 11
Krewe of Terreanians
12:30 p.m.
Location: Houma
Theme: Terreanians Wish
Upon a Star
Floats: 20
King: Tommy P. Hebert
Queen: Corinne Margaret Page
Dukes: Nicholas Hebert, Tim Emerson, Christian Page, Brennan Page, Gary Chatagnier, Don Prosperie
Maids: Carson Lee Bascle, Katie Elizabeth Davis, Ashley Helen Hebert, Kaitlyn Victoria Leasure, Micaela Elizabeth Theriot, Madeleine Page Soileau
Pages: Colton Hebert, Rowan Cavalier, Mackenzie Hebert, Madelyn Melancon, Lily Naquin, Charlotte Poiencot
Parade Captain: John Poiencot
Ball Captain: Tim Stevens
President: Charles Kornegay
In 1950, the Greater Houma Carnival Club was formed and paraded on a Saturday night. Thousands of citizens from neighboring parishes came to witness the historic parade. The all-male krewe selected its name from the parish Terrebonne, which in French means “good earth”, and the group later changed its name to the Krewe of Terreanians. The now 400-plus member all-male krewe is now known for its borage of specialty beads tossed during the Sunday afternoon parade.
Krewe of Cleophas
12:30 p.m.
Location: Thibodaux
Theme: Cleophas Tours Broadway
Floats: 17
King: Matthew Folse
Queen: Julie Arabie
The Krewe of Cleophas hits the streets this year with 234 members. Floats choose a sub theme and utilize their own designs and creativity to decorate their floats and coordinate costumes.
Krewe of Chronos
Follows Cleophas (1 p.m.)
Location: Thibodaux
Theme: Le Cirque
Floats: 14
King: Dr. Steven John Marcello
Queen: Talon Marie Blanchard
Maids: Caroline Grace Hebert, Katelyn Renee Davis, Noelle Marie Toups, Caroline Elizabeth Naquin, Elizabeth Lauren Vander, Adeline Camille LeBouef
Dukes: Jude Hebert, Lance Trotti, Stephen Toups, Nolan Naquin, Mark Hebert, Gary LeBouef
Pages: Vivian Jo Matis, Sally Elizabeth Stagni, Eloise Marie Stagni, Shaw Rocco Blanchard, Creed Francis Blanchard, Beau Brennan Grafton
Juniors: Taylor Huval, Lane Roundtree, Anna Waguespack, Case Waguespack, Beau Broussard, Morgan Legendre, Leia Neal, Anderson Ber, Caroline Ber, Emily Biondo, Finley Fremin, Declan Fremin, Samantha Brown, Bryan Brown, Kaden Zeringue, Gabe Naul
Parade & Ball Captain: Ryan Myhand
Formed in 1954 as a way to bring the revelry of the season to the area, Krewe of Chronos is the oldest krewe of the city. The parade uses the same double decker floats that roll through the Big Easy streets and abides by the motto “every man a king”, enabling every member the same opportunity to reign over the ball and parade. In addition to this privilege, each member’s daughter or sister is allowed an equal opportunity to become Queen. Also, the children of the members are privileged to take part as Pages, Junior Dukes and Maids.
Montegut Childrens Carnival Club
2 p.m.
Location: Montegut
Theme: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Floats: 10
King: Robert Clement
Queen: Saige Naquin
Dukes: Caleb Pellegrin, Keegan Pellegrin, Caleb Bergeron, Koby Quick, Javen Savioe
Maids: Haylee Boudreaux, MaKaylla McKay, Carissa Lirette, Olivia Boudreaux, Daeana Molinere, Chelsey Lirette, Emily Trahan, Taylor Dardar, Haylee LeBoeuf, Ashlynn Cooke
Pages: Zaine Billiot, Connor Wimmer, Kirrah Brunet, Ava Billiot
Parade Captain: Dave Picou
Ball Captains: Matthew Chaisson and Haille Pellegrin
The Montegut Childrens Carnival Club is in its 72nd year of existence. It was established in 1946 by parents in the Montegut and Ponte-aux-Chenes area for children so they were able to ride on floats and throw beads. Bourg was added many years later. Children living in the local areas can experience the love of Mardi Gras from a riders’ perspective. The children in 1st through 4th grade and 8th grade make up the list of riders. The King, Queen, Dukes, and Maids from the previous year are invited to ride one more year. The krewe welcomes its Lil Miss and Master, who will ride in the parade as special guests.
Krewe of Nereids
6:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Meadow
Monday, February 12
Krewe of Cleopatra
6:30 p.m.
Location: Houma
Theme: Cleopatra’s Cartoon Rewind
Floats: 21
Queen: Amy Kraemer
Ladies-in-Waiting: Regina Allemond, Wanda Boudreaux, Erin Hatch, Danette Kennedy
Parade Captain: Liz Trosclair
The Krewe of Cleopatra’s 625 members take to the Houma streets as Terrebonne’s largest women’s carnival club. Attendees can expect to snag doubloons, cups, koozies, light-up items and stuffed animals. This year’s parade will feature eight marching bands, Central Lafourche ROTC, Selucrey, the Military Jeep Association and several truck bands. In addition to providing Mardi Gras revelry, Cleopatra also annually hosts “Mona’s Kids at Heart”, a Halloween trick-or-treat event. Members also donate yearly to the Good Samaritan Food Bank.
Tuesday, February 13
Krewe of Houmas
12 p.m.
Location: Houma
Theme: It’s Mardi Gras Y’all
Floats: 18
King: James Petrella
Queen: Mary Catherine Watkins
Dukes: Dr. David Fakier, Mr. Chase Petrella, Dr. Nicholas Rau, Mr. Eddie Trahan, Mr. Stan Whitney, Mr. Jacob Watkins, Dr. Matthew Watkins, Mr. Dustin Walker
Maids: Miss Abigail L. Cazayoux, Miss Darian A. Cheramie, Miss Anna L. Haydel, Miss Alexis P. LeBlanc, Miss Alaina C. Pitre, Miss Alexa C. Pitre, Miss Molly M. Thompson, Miss Rebecca M. Thompson
Pages: Noah Benoit, Rowan Rau, William Seibert, Charile Rose Walker, Amelie Trahan, Anna Rae Trahan
Royal Scroll Bearer: Adelyn Whitney
Founded in 1946, the oldest krewe in Terrebonne Parish is set to impress with their theme that depicts the joyous celebration of Mardi Gras. The krewe is set to throw emblemmed necklaces and doubloons, in addition to the coveted Houma’ medallion bead. Ten marching bands will fill the streets, including special guests from schools in Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. King Houmas LXXII welcomes the Jeff McCarty Band on his Royal Entertainment Float.
Krewe of Kajuns
Follows Krewe of Houmas
Location: Houma
Krewe of Neptune
11:00 a.m.
Location: Golden Meadow
Krewe of Choupic
1:00 p.m.
Location: Chackbay
Krewe of Ghana
1:00 p.m.
Location: Thibodaux
Krewe of Gheens
1:00 p.m.
Location: Gheens
Krewe of De Bon Terre
4 p.m.
Location: Montegut
Theme: Once Upon a Nightmare
Floats: 10 floats, 10 trucks
King: Alton Verdin Jr.
Queen: Mary Verdin
Dukes: Jay Plaisance, Dustin Verdin, Alcee Dupre Jr., Derrick Verdin, Steven Dupre Jr., Hunter Naquin, Raymond Dardar, Brad Duplantis, Justin Naquin
Maids: Andrea Plaisance, Kaleigh Verdin, Donna Dupre, Alex Verdin, Christin Dupre, Casey Billiot, Dena Naquin, Cassie Lirette, Alexis Naquin
Pages: Rhiley Plaisance, Parker Dupre, Peighton Dupre, Gabrielle Verdin
Crest Carriers: Jayla Verdin and Abigail Verdin
Captain of the Ball: Charlene Pitre
Captain of the Parade: Jason Lirette
The floats for the Krewe de Bonne Terre are decorated by Montegut Children’s Carnival Club. The krewe selects a theme similar to the children’s club in order to match some of the float themes. The float captain then chooses their riders’ costumes.
