Local 5A basketball district goes wild
February 4, 2015
Party Gras responsibly this Carnival season
February 4, 2015
with the jovial theme “Hats Off!”
For the first time in the krewe’s history and in keeping with the theme, it will throw a signature item: a top hat bearing Hyacinthians’ new logo. The embellished hats will be handed from floats. Also watch for Fascinators, small hats on headbands. Both the top hats and fascinators promise to be a Carnival collector’s item.
Each of Hyacinthians’ 16 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. Floats this year represent a different style hat. Riders also design their costumes to represent the theme.
Joining the parade are Vandebilt, Terrebonne and H.L. Bourgeois high schools and Houma Jr. High marching bands, as well as the Boy Scout Color Guard, the Shriners, antique cars and various marching units.
The 2015 Royal Court is: Queen Hyacinth LXIV Debbie Chauvin
King Kerry Chauvin Maids: Scotty Gonsoulin, Angel Allemand, Annette Cenac, Susan Duplantis, Kim Robichaux, Brigette Gawlik, Nicole Emerson and Janet Shaw
Dukes: Jerry Gonsoulin, Harris Allemand, Billy Cenac, Dwayne Duplantis, Raleigh Robichaux, Brandon Gawlik, Tim Emergson and Gary Hergert
Pages to the Queen: Jolie Lynn Gawlik, daughter of Brigette and Brandon Gawlik, and Riley Kay Hamilton, daughter of Kara and Rob Hamilton Pages to the King: Jacques Edward Gawlik, son of Brigette and Brandon Gawlik, and Landon James Poincot, son of Candace Poincot
Vickie Rhodes is parade captain and Lynn Myers is ball captain.
The Krewe of Hyacinthians’ tableau and ball is held at 7 p.m. the night before their parade.
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. 8, noon (following Hyacinthians) (Houma)
This is the seventh year the Krewe of Titans parade follows the Krewe of Hyacinthians.
Its 500-plus members toss a variety of throws such as cups, koozies and the
new Krewe of Titans medallion beads to excited crowds. This year’s theme is “Titans Takes You to Vegas:”
Established in 2008, Krewe of Titans is a family-oriented organization and is meeting the needs of the community by providing a riding experience for couples and families.
The 2015 grand marshals are Houma Louisiana HOG (Harley Owners Group) Chapter.
Now in its 20th year, the Houma group is one of more than 1,400 HOG chapters around the world. It has nearly 400 happy, freedom-loving “rolling thunder” members. In addition to a shared love for Harleys and a passion for riding, the chapter has a deep compassion for those in need, committing to benefit many worthy causes. Locally, the HOGs support MacDonell United Methodist Children’s Services, Wounded Warriors, Disabled American Veterans, Christmas Toy Program, Lara’s Gowns (for young patients at Children’s Hospital) and Relay for Life. The chapter has been Terrebonne Relay for Life’s biggest contributor for three consecutive years.
Shannon Lagendyk is Titans’ parade captain.
The Titans’ 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
Queen Hyacinth LXIV Debbie Chauvin
King Hyacinth LXIV Kerry Chauvin
Grand Marshal Houma La. HOG Chapter
