Gumbo 2014 Mardi Gras Perade Schedule
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February 6, 2015
constructed a float den, which houses 24 floats. A couple of years later, the krewe was fortunate enough to purchase the Old Colonel’s Retreat, located next door to their float den, which was renovated and is now known as the Krewe of Cleo-phas’ Clubhouse.
Krewe of Cleophas’ officers are elected annually to serve yearly terms. Current officers are:
Josh Bourgeois – president Mike Boudreaux – vice president Alison Boudreaux – secretary Gwen Levron – treasurer Audie Levron – captain Peggy Ordoyne – ball co-captain James Percle – parade co-captain Board members are David Duet, Troy Albert, Sandy Eschete, Glynn Legendre, Todd Guillot, John Lombardo, Flor-ette Sanchez, Jennifer Benoit, Tiffany Percle, Ron Scioneaux, Mardel Davis, Dennis “Cowboy” Rodrigue and Coral Folse.
The parade begins on Audubon Drive, proceeds to Menard Street where it takes a left, goes to Canal Boulevard, takes a right, turns left on 2nd Street, left again on Jackson Street, rolls down to the railroad tracks at Pecan Street, makes a U-turn onto Canal Boulevard, takes a right on East 7th Street, a left on Bayou Lane, a right on Menard Street, and ends back where it began on Audubon Drive.
Krewe of Chronos
Sunday, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m. (Thibodaux)
The Krewe of Chronos, which follows the Krewe of Cleophas parade, is Thibodaux’s oldest parade organization. Rolling for its 61st year, the krewe celebrates with the theme “Isn’t It Romantic.”
This all-male organization of 200 members throws Chronos logo beads, Frisbees, footballs, champagne flutes and cups, as well as traditional throws from its 12 floats. Joining in the fun and providing music are E.D. White, Morgan City and St. James high schools’ marching bands.
The 2015 King & Queen are:
King Peter George Liechty
Queen Alexandra Sophie Donner Dukes: Dr. James Vance Broussard, Jerry Marcello, Dr. James Kevin Ellis, Kirk Champagne and Dr. Mark Hebert
Maids: Caroline Alexis Broussard, Adrienne Elizabeth Broussard, Sloane Marcello Clay, Shelby Victoria Ellis, Regina Nikkole Champagne and Lucy Elizabeth Benoit
King’s Pages: Hunter Louis Shexnayder, son of Louis and Shannon Shexnayder, and Andrew Gordon Dantin
Queen’s Pages: Hannah Grace Shexnayder, daughter of Louis and Shannon Shexnayder, and Anna Catherine Clement, daughter of Dillon and Jeanne Clement.
Justin Michael Tenney is the parade and ball captain this year.
Mark LaHaye is president of Chronos. The parade begins on Audubon Drive, proceeds to Menard Street where it takes a left, goes to Canal Boulevard, takes a right, turns left on 2nd Street, left again on Jackson Street, rolls down to the railroad tracks on Pecan Street, makes a U-turn onto Canal Boulevard, takes a right on East 7th Street, a left on Bayou Lane, a right on Menard Street, and wraps back where it began on Audubon Drive.
Krewe of Terreanians
Sunday, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m. (Houma)
The Krewe of Terreanians parade is always one of the highlights of the Mardi Gras season and is one of the oldest parading Carnival clubs in Houma. Now rolling for its 65th year, the 400-plus members pitch a variety of items and specialty beads from its 20 throwing floats.
The marching bands hail from Vandebilt Catholic, Terrebonne, Houma Junior and Evergreen Junior high schools.
The 2015 theme is “Terreanians Play Games.”
The krewe holds its tableaux and ball at 7 p.m. the night
before their parade.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
King Terre LXV Ricky Pontiff Queen Terre LXV Lauren Nikole Pontiff
Dukes: Dale Leonard, Chad Darcey, Eric Boudreaux, Perry Boudreaux, John Amador II and Charles Cenac Jr.
Maids: Ashley Elizabeth Dufresne, Sarah Katherine Lirette, Katie Elizabeth Fairchild, Lauren Ann Rodriguez, Bailey Nicole Trosclair and Jenna Clair Cheramie
Pages: Elizabeth Claire Abott, Caroline Elizabeth Louviere, Laith Michael Deroche and Jacob Alan Levron
Paul Chauvin is parade captain and Dane “Peanut” Ledet Jr. is ball captain.
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.” The group later changed its name to the Krewe of Terreanians. The parade eventually migrated to the Sunday afternoon before Mardi Gras.
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 the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.
Krewe of Des Allemands
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. (Des Allemands)
A family organization, the Krewe of Des Allemands offers residents on the eastern border of the Tri-parish area a Mardi Gras experience close to home. There’s no real theme for the parade – everyone just comes up with their own ideas.
This is the krewe’s 21st year and riders will be throwing parade cups, medallions, scrolls, beads and more from 15 all-throwing floats. The king and queen toss special cups, medallion beads and scrolls, as does the grand marshal.
Hahnville High School Tiger Marching Band joins in the parade fun. The 2015 Royal Court is:
King Thomas Mahan Queen Berdie Mahan Grand marshals this year are Linda Bryant and Barbara Matherne.
The parade begins on Whitney Drive to U.S. Highway 90 through the business district, right on
Dejean to Old U.S. Highway 90 then right on Lorraine Drive.
Grand Isle Independent
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. (Grand Isle)
This is a “come as you wish” parade. Any float, boat, truck, wagon, car, etc. is allowed.
The participants decorate their own riding vessels, and the police, fire departments and the U.S.
Coast Guard Station participate as well.
Many locals and out-of-towners have started an annual tradition of bringing the whole family to Grand Isle for a day filled with fun!
The parade begins at Cisco’s Cantina on Blackberry Lane and La. Highway 1, travels down
La. Highway 1, where it disbands at the Baptist church on Cedar Lane.
Krewe of Galatea
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. (Morgan City)
The female Krewe of Galatea takes its 46th ride through the streets of Morgan City to the theme, “The Krewe of Galatea is Vogue.”
Members ride aboard 17 decorated
Chronos King Peter Liechty
Chronos Queen Alexandra Donner
KingTerre LXV Ricky Pontiff
Queen Terre LXV Lauren Pontiff
