It’s Carnival Time
January 30, 2018
Rebowe re-ups with Colonels
January 31, 2018
Friday, February 2
Krewe Of Hercules
6 p.m., West side route, Houma
Theme: Hercules Celebrates the Saints
Floats: 30
King: Michael Dardar, Sr.
Dukes: Sean Boudreaux, William Hadaway, Joshua Naquin, Anthony Roussell, Curtis Marcel, Brent English, Robert Lirette, Harold Walker Jr., Tony Martinez, Michael Thibodaux, Randy Landry, Joshua Usé
Goddesses: Claire Brower, Kristin Dupre, Dayla-Rae Huggins, Bailey Kramer, Tayler Turner, Cassie Dardar, Kristen Lirette, Skyler Duplantis, Jordyn Charpentier, Tayler Busselle, Korryn Landry, Destiny Berrun
Pages: Karen Dardar, Madison Naquin, Zachary Adams, Emily Boudreaux, Annabelle Adams, Jordan Gros
Parade Captain: S.P. LaRussa
Ball Captain: Mark Pitre
Captain of the Royal Court: Michael LaRussa
For 34 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 marshals are New Orleans Saints mascots Sir Saint and Gumbo.
Saturday, February 3
Krewe of Tee Caillou
Noon, Chauvin
Le Krewe of Des T Cajuns
Noon, Larose
Krewe of Aquarius
6:00 p.m., West side route, Houma
Theme: Aquarius loves Animation
Floats: 22
Queen: Susie Breaux
Maids: Penelope Rivet, Joni Naquin, Melinda Michel, Mary Twine
Pages: Alex Detiveaux, Sawyer Stevens, Jacob Daigle, Tucker Carlos
Parade Captain: Cheryl LeBlanc
Ball Captain: Leslie Tidwell
President: Tammy Malbrough
Vice President: Kathy Estes
The 580 ladies of Aquarius will make their way through the streets of Houma along with seven marching bands. Their specialty throws include cups, doubloons, light-up wands, glow balls, glow sticks and hula hoops.
Sunday, February 4
Krewe of Versailles
Noon, Larose
Krewe of Hyacinthians
12 p.m., West side route, Houma
Theme: Hyacinthians is Timeless
Floats: 17
Queen: Char Herques
King: Tony Herques Jr.
Maids: Paula Domangue, Patricia Luke, Dawn Pierron, Holli Politz, Katie Portier, Misty Richard
Dukes: Tim Domangue, Tilman Luke, Drew Soudelier, Chris Politz, Ben Portier, Lance Richard
Pages: Chloe Adams, Ella Parra, Joshua Bourgeois, James Chauvin
Scroll Bearers: Rebecca Picou and Caroline Stacom
Captain of the Ball: Robin Lapeyrouse
Captin of the Parade: Evette Detiveaux
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 Time Travelers, Pocahontas, The Jetsons, Lady Gaga and Uncle Sam, to mention a few. Riders also design their costumes to represent the theme. This year’s signature color is pink! Look for pink 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. Be sure to notice the newly renovated Queen’s float!
Krewe of Titans
Follows Hyacinthians, Houma
Krewe of Shaka
1:30 p.m., Thibodaux
Krewe of Ambrosia
2 p.m., Thibodaux
Theme: Ambrosia Travels Through Time
Floats: 15
King: John Jansen
Queen: Tonia Jansen
Parade Captain: Glen Raffrary
Parade Co-Captains: Glen Haydel and Garret Smith
Tableau Captain: Denise Callais
First parading in 1986, the Krewe of Ambrosia hosts a variety of community evenings including events for American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Upside Downs and Blessed by Downs. 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.
