Gumbo 2014 Mardi Gras Perade Schedule
February 4, 2015Southbound tag only lane of toll bridge to close Monday
February 6, 2015
Krewe of Dionysus
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. (Berwick/Bayou Vista)
Originally called the Berwick-Bayou Vista Mardi Gras Association, this krewe started in 1980. In 2001 the E name was changed to the Krewe of Dionysus to fall into the tradition of choosing names to represent mystical gods and goddesses. Dionysus is the god of comedy, tragedy and wine.
Now in its 35th year, the Krewe of Dionysus i is made up of 100 members that pitch from 13 throwing floats, as well as a number of truck trailers, four wheelers, fire trucks and horses.
Various sound systems pump up the crowds with fun music.
The krewe is mystic so the identities of King and Queen Dionysus and the theme are kept secret until after the tableau and ball, which is Feb. 7.
Last year’s theme was “A Tribute to Broadway.”
The 2014 Royal Court was:
King Doug Perry Queen Mamie Perry Dukes: Chris Rodriguez, Darryl LeBlanc, Jay Bernard and Bobby Ferguson
Maids: Debra Louvierre, Mandy Louvierre, Jessie Whipple and Colleen Keller
The parade and ball captain is Kathie Spradling.
The krewe’s first ball was held in an airplane hangar at the Wedel Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson. The parade routes alternate between the communities of Berwick and Bayou
Vista. This year it will roll on the Bayou Vista route.
The Bayou Vista route starts on Delmar Street, turns right on Venus Road, right on Saturn Road, left on Southeast Boulevard, right on Canal Street, right on Teche Road, right on Fairmont Avenue, left on Southeast Boulevard then right on Belleview Street to disband.
Krewe of Mardi Gras
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. (Houma)
The Krewe of Mardi Gras will roll for its 21st year, serving as Houma’s only eastside parade.
The krewe’s theme this year is “Come to the Mardi Gras” and 550 members toss a variety of throws – including lots of Valentine bead – from the krewe’s 26 floats.
Marching bands from Ellender, H.L. Bourgeois, St. James and St. Helena high schools, Oaklawn Junior High and Grand Caillou Middle schools are also joining the procession.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
King XXI Glynn “Ta-too” Matherne
Queen XXI Casey Matherne
Pages: Michael Matherne, David Matherne, McKayla LeBlanc and Kaylie Guidry
The parade captain is S.P. LaRussa.
S.P. LaRussa, Authur Breaux and J.B. Breaux originally formed the Krewe of Mardi Gras inl993 as the fi rst parade exclusively on the east side of Houma.
The route begins on James Road, turns right onto Grand Caillou Road,
right on Tunnel
Boulevard, left on Howard Avenue, left on East Main Street, left on Grand Caillou Road and disbands at the bingo hall.
Le Krewe Du Bon Temps
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. (Larose)
Formed in 2005 Le Krewe Du Bon Temps celebrates its 10th year with the theme “Love.”
The 200 members toss traditional throws along with special one-of-a-kind surprise throws from 10-illuminated single-, double-and triple-decker floats. This krewe has one piece of advice – bring several bags to put your beads in because they have plenty to throw! The 2015 Royal Court is:
King Jimmy Vasquez and Queen Angie Vasquez, parents of Jimmy Paul Vasqez Jr., Neesa Vasquez Fonseca and Francis Joseph Fonseca Jr., and grandparents of Collin Emanuel Fonseca
Princes: Branc Lucas Mejia, son of Gable and Shawntel Mejia, and Connor Fonseca, son of Cheryl and Frank Fonseca Sr.
Princesses: Rylie Rose Galliano, daughter of Jude and Heather Galliano, and Madelyn Grace Lasseigne, daughter of Jason and Laura Lasseigne
Junior Maids: Isabella Rose Caliguire, daughter of Kevin and Nancy Caliguire; Victoria Rose Leblanc, daughter of Corey Leblanc and Casey Rebstock; Hunter-Bailey Charpentier, daughter of Lance and Rachal Charpentier; Kaitlin Angelle Vizier, daughter of Jamie and Karen Vizier; and Sebastian Mignon Vizier, daughter of Roy and Faith Vizier
Junior Dukes: Dylan Paul Mejia, son of Gable and Shawntel Mejia; Nicholas Jude Grabert, son of Robert and Stacy Grabert; Joel Michael Martin, son of Michael Martin and Crystal Callais; and Noah Thomas Plaisance, son of Kim and Terrie Plaisance
This is a civic-minded krewe strives to preserve the family and community values of the Mardi Gras’ spirit.
The route takes the parade from La. Highway 24, connects to La. Highway 1 near the Apple Inn, travels La. Highway 1 to Jack’s Exxon in Cut Off, and connects to the Cote Blanche Connection.
Krewe of Cieophas
Sunday, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m. (Thibodaux)
The Krewe of Cieophas first rolled the streets of Thibodaux in 1971. Hard work and perseverance paid off for the krewe through its fundraising efforts. Today, it is recognized as one of Lafourche Parish’s biggest and best parades.
The theme for the 2015 parade is “Cieophas Celebrates Things Children Like.” The krewe’s 250 members will ride atop 25 floats.
King Kirk Toups and Queen Joyann Aizen Neal are this year’s royal couple.
Providing the musical flair are Thibodaux High, Assumption High, East Thibodaux Middle and West Thibodaux Middle school marching bands.
In 1992, the krewe purchased a parcel of land on Cardinal Drive where they
King Dionysus Doug Perry
Queen Dionysus Mamie Perry
Mardi Gras King XXI Glynn Matherne
Mardi Gras Queen XXI
Casey Matherne
Du Bon Temps King Jimmy Vasquez
Du Bon Temps Queen Angie Vasquez
Cieophas King KirkToups
Cieophas Queen Joyann Aizen
