TALK ON THE STREET
February 11, 2015
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February 11, 2015a new addition to this year’s parade is the Atlanta Carribean Carnivale, a Georgia-based group. These special guests inspired Atlanta’s Carnival parade, and promise to be an exciting addition to this year’s affair.
Ghana’s Royal Couple will be revealed at the tableau and ball. This year’s ball theme is “A Night of Romance with the Krewe of Ghana.”
The 2014 King and Queen were King Lloyd Boyd and Queen Mary Ray.
The krewe’s current officers are:
President Oliver Smith Vice President, Troy Hunt Captain, Shonda Broom Co-captain, Helena Coleman
Treasurer, Marshellia Thompson
Recording secretary, Brad Coleman
Financial secretary, Annie Davis Chaplain, Ryan Moses Members: Mary Ray, Alvin Turner, Melvin Johnson and Henderson Kennedy
The Marvellettes Social Club and other interested citizens formed the krewe in 1972. Members of various organizations in the community also ride.
Ghana starts at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Iris Street, to St Charles Street, left on Back Street, right on Narrow Street, left on East 7th Street, right on Canal Boulevard, left on North 2nd, left on Jackson Street, back to Canal Boulevard, right on East 7th, right on St. Charles Street, and finishes up with a left on Back Street.
Krewe of Choupic
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m.
(Chackbay)
It started as a way for the local community to gather as one and the Krewe of Choupic has stayed true to its roots. Now in its 32nd year, the co-ed krewe parades with approximately 150 riders on 10 floats.
Last year’s theme was “Anything Goes.”
The identities of this year’s king, queen and grand marshal are kept secret until the krewe’s Mardi Gras Mambo, a tradition that dates back to 1986 when the krewe’s first royal couple was named. This year’s mambo is set for Feb. 14.
The 2014 Royal Court was King Farrell Alleman and Queen Janelle Morrison.
The parade starts on the northern end of La. Highway 304 and disbands at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay.
Krewe du Bonne Terre
Feb. 17, 4 p.m.
(Montegut)
Krewe du Bonne Terre (“good earth”) celebrates its 43rd anniversary this year with the theme “#BoardGameMania.” The 85 member, co-ed Montegut organization throws oodles of beads, trinkets and treasures from floats and trucks. The king and queen have their own special float.
The 2015 Royal Court is King Bonne Terre XLIII Kevin Alfred and Queen Bonne Terre XLIII Tessie Alfred.
Sterry Naquin is the parade captain, while Shane Rodrigue serves as ball captain.
Earl “Stan” Gravois is the grand marshal.
The parade begins on Dolphin Drive in Montegut to La. Highway 55, south to Cypress Street, left on French Street, left on Old Oak Drive to La. Highway 55. It then turns right on La. Highway 55 to Dolphin Drive where it disbands at the intersection of Dolphin Drive and Cross Street.
Krewe of Hephaestus
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m.
(Morgan City)
The Krewe of Hephaestus, the oldest krewe in the Morgan City area, rolls for its 55th year.
This couples parade has marching music, festive floats and tons to throw. The krewe is mystic so the parade’s theme and royalty are kept secret until their tableau and ball.
The 2014 Royal Court was King Hephaestus LIV Troy Landry of “Swamp People” and Queen Hephaestus LIV Alison Bergeron.
