Mardi Gras GUIDE

Local 5A basketball district goes wild

February 4, 2015

Party Gras responsibly this Carnival season

February 4, 2015

Krewe of Hercules

Friday, Feb. 6, 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 31st anniversary under the theme “Hercules Explores Sportsman’s Paradise.”

The krewe was formed by local real estate executive S.P. LaRussa and 15 others, including “Mr. Mardi Gras,” Blaine Kern Sr., who refers to the Krewe of Hercules as “Bacchus on the Bayou.” Hercules is the largest all-male parade in the Tri-parish area. This year the krewe presents 35 double-decker floats carrying 750 revelers bombing crowds with millions of throws.

H.L. Bourgeois, Baker, Scotlandville, Ellender Memorial, St. Martinville and Jeanerette high schools and Houma Jr. High bands will join the fun.

The 2015 Royal Court is:

King Hercules XXXI Terry Pierce Centurions: Mark Carrere, John Cosgrove, Michael Dardar, Tim Davidson, Tony Falgout, Chris Kramer, Will Leboeuf, Joshua Naquin, Matthew Naquin, Troy Naquin, Olin Souldelier Jr., Todd Theriot, Jamie Triche and Larry White Jr.

Goddesses: Natalie Authement, Destiny Bartholomew, Courtney Chancellor, Ryan “Faith” Cosgrove, Emily Gautreaux, Abrianna Kramer, Victoria Martin, Allie Morgan, Breanna Schwab, Cameron Shroyer, Shyanne Soudelier, Morgan Thibodaux, Macayla Triche and Brianna Whitney.

Pages: Lelan Higginbotrham, Caden Pierce, Cullen Pierce, Madison Pierce, Avah Shinall and Emah Shinall

“Swamp People” star Troy Landry is the grand marshal and will ride a special float bearing the actual alligator that hung over the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans.

S.P. LaRussa is the Krewe of Hercules’ parade captain, while Michael Paul LaRussa acts as the captain of the Royal Court. Mark Pitre is the club president.

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. 7, noon (Chauvin)

The Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou is rolling for its 29th year. This year’s theme is “Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou Goes to Candy Land.”

Accompanying the krewe’s 12 throwing floats will be the La-cache-Montegut Middle School band.

The 150 revelers will throw cups, beads, stuffed animals, footballs and so much more.

The 2015 Royal Court is:

King Justin Martin Queen Courtney Battise

Dukes: Trey LeCompte, Beau Dubois, Reed DeRoche, Seth Billiot, Noah Billiot, Layne LeBoeuf, Darryl Trahan, Caleb LeBoeuf, Bailey Lennup and Dylan Ghere Maids: Morgan Chauvin, Addison Rousse, Ella LeBoeuf, Angelle’ Chauvin, Logan Lirette, Kayleigh Lirette, Shaylee Percle, Victoria Mattise, Hailey Chauvin, Kate Portier and Alissia Verdin

Pages: Alyssia Trahan, Linzie Guidry, Brayslie Hendon, Kaden Battise, Kaleb Trahan and Hobie Dubois Parade Captain Alvin Luke Co-Captain: Heidi Foret Ball Captain: Becky Foret The co-ed krewe began in 1985 to bring entertainment to the bayou.

The parade begins at the Chauvin pool, travels north to St. Joseph Church and disbands at Sarah Bridge.

Krewe Des T-Cajuns

Saturday, Feb. 7, noon (Larose)

The largest parade in Larose, Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns, is a popular children’s parade. The procession rolls through the La-fourche Parish community and consists of 25 a to 30 throwing floats and approximately 200 to 250 school-age riders. This year’s theme is “The Wild West.”

The royal court is chosen every year at the krewe’s ball. Names of all of the children who wish to be a part of the court are put into a hat and drawn at random. (