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proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and disbands at Town Hall.
Krewe of Shaka
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. (Thibodaux)
The Krewe of Shaka celebrates its 20th year traveling the streets of Thibodaux. The parade’s theme this year is “Shaka’s 20th-year Celebration.”
Thirty members on 18 ornamented floats of different community organizations deliver traditional throws and Shaka cups. Four high school bands – Jim Hill High (Jackson, Miss.), Scottlandville High, Belaire High and Donaldsonville High – provide music along the route.
Formed Jan. 18, 1995, the Krewe of Shaka aims to represent community togetherness and leadership.
Identities of the 2015 royal court, including king, queen, Mr. and Ms. Shaka and the duke and duchess, are kept confidential until the krewe’s ball. However, some royalty members are known.
The Shaka 2015 Royal Court is:
Mr. and Ms. Shaka: Javis Brown and Tamekia Brown
Duke and Dutchess: Shawn Garner and Johnell Bergeron
Sweetheart: Raven Duncan, the daughter of Tammy Duncan, and a junior at Dillard University
Maids: Randesha Cassie, the daughter of Robert and Latashia Cassie, Kayla Nisby, daughter of Kenneth and Stephanie Nisby, and Alaina Miles, daughter of Eric and Angela Miles
Shaka’s parade captain is Denise Jones-Adams; Philip Joseph and Leroy Norman are co-captains The 2014 King and Queen were:
King Keri Holmes Queen Danielle Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Shaka: Kevin Henry and Shawn Campbell-Joseph
Duke and Dutchess: Nathanial Ward and Kwanza Truehill
Last year’s grand marshal was Don Gray.
The parade starts at Martin Luther King Park and Iris Street, goes to School Street, proceeds to Canal Boulevard, turns right on St. Charles Street, goes to Fifth Street, turns left and travels to Jackson Street, turns left again and proceeds to Canal Boulevard, does a point turn to come up Canal Boulevard to West Seventh Street, turns right to Narrow Street, turns right to Back Street, and makes a left turn to proceed by to Martin Luther King Park, where the parade route ends.
Krewe of Aphrodite
Friday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. (Houma)
The all-female Houma Women’s Carnival Club LLC Krewe of Aphrodite is celebrating its 32nd year with 465 members.
Seventeen throwing floats, plus three non-throwing floats, will reflect the exciting theme, “It’s All About the Boot.”
The bands of Morgan City, Franklin and South Terrebonne high schools, Lacache-Montegut Middle School and Evergreen Jr. High get your fingers snapping and your toes tapping. The Houma Shriners, Selucrey Sophisticats and Ka-Jon Grotto.
Along with traditional Mardi Gras beads, riders toss stuffed animals and specialty items.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
Queen Aphrodite XXXII Zinda Leonard
Maids: Alicia Theriot, Deidre Kimble, Kim Fincher, Parrish Valure, Malia Matherne and Anadee McGee.
Pages: Jacob Leonard, Alyssa Leonard, Elise Lirette and Gable Duplantis III
Parade Captain: Sharon Pontiff (13th year)
Ball Captain: Dena Barrios
The club was founded in 1983 – it is Houma’s second oldest club – by women who are united in promoting civic and social activities during the Mardi Gras season. The krewe gives throughout the year to various charities.
The krewe rents its floats from the Krewe of Hercules. Because of this, the two krewes’ themes are coordinated.
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 Adonis
Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
(Morgan City)
The all-male Krewe of Adonis will parade for its 40th year down the streets of Morgan City.
The krewe, formed in 1975, consists of 138 members and entertains St. Mary Parish with its only night parade.
Joining Adonis for the festivities are various local sound systems between each float group – plenty of music to keep your toes tapping.
Each year the krewe’s captain chooses the theme and costumes. The 2015 theme is “Adonis Galactic Adventures.”
Each of Adonis’ specially lit 14 floats has its own theme. Special throws associated with the king and queen, as well as each float’s theme, will be tossed.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
King Adonis XL Keith Leonard Queen Adonis XL JoAnne Radtke
Dukes: Darin Mayon, Chris Stevens, Simon Waguespack and Derald Hardaway
Maids: Laine Mayon, Debbie Stevens, Mandy Waugespack and Becky Tor grim son
Pages: Camryn Mayon and Claire Ramirez
Keith Leonard is the parade captain and George Ramirez and Nelson Cortez are the ball captains.
The Krewe of Adonis is involved in the local community and holds an annual golf tournament, the proceeds of which are donated to charity.
The parade route begins on Brashear and Federal avenues, turns right on Onstead Street, right again on Sixth Street, left onto Marguerite Street, right on Seventh Street, left on Brashear Avenue and right onto Victor II Boulevard, disbanding at the Morgan City Auditorium.
Queen Aphrodite XXXII Zinda Leonard
King Adonis XL Keith Leonard
Queen Adonis XL JoAnne Radtke
