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The Krewe of Aesclepius Mardi Gras Upstate Party 2013 [PICS]

Bristol — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:23:48 +0000

Last night, following their children's parade at Pierre Bossier Mall, the Krewe of Aesclepius hosted the annual Upstate Party at their den. All of the area krewes are invited to attend this last hurrah to the Mardi Gras season before the final closing ceremonies with Father Provenza on the Texas Street Bridge.

Watch Mardi Gras in New Orleans Happen in Real Time

Justin Massoud — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:02:04 +0000

There’s nothing quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Just ask anyone who’s partied on Bourbon Street during Fat Tuesday. Thanks to the magic of technology, you don’t have to just be there in spirit. Cameras set up around New Orleans are streaming all the revelry right now! You can check out live camera footage [...]

Krewe of Aesclepius Children's Parade, Route and Times Fat Tuesday

Bristol — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:25:49 +0000

Mardi Gras is sadly coming to a close in the Ark-La-Tex tomorrow with the arrival of Fat Tuesday, but that doesn't mean the fun has come to an end! The Krewe of Aesclepius is hosting their annual children's parade at 7pm at Pierre Bossier Mall.

Erin McCarty's Trip to the Drag Show

Robert and Erin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:46:51 +0000

It was a first for me -- a drag show right here in Shreveport! After a day of partying at the Gemini parade, I went to Central Station to see the midnight show. It's amazing to see all the work these guys do to transform themselves into women.

Erin McCarty's Mardi Gras Revelry at Gemini and Highland Parades

Robert and Erin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:20:58 +0000

My weekend was full of so much fun with some of my best friends. Saturday, we set up our little tent and grill on East Kings right by the duck pond. Victoria was our chef for the day and she got marriage proposals for her grilled chicken. It was magnificent. Leslie made a Jack Daniels [...]

The Krewe of Gemini is Set to Roll This Saturday

Bristol — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:46:09 +0000

With the Krewe of Gemini set to roll tomorrow in Shreveport, Bill Goodin with the Shreveport Police Department has some helpful hints and reminders on Mardi Gras etiquette! The Krewe of Gemini’s Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll out at 4:30 p.m. on February 9, 2013 and the Shreveport Police Department would like to [...]

Huzzah! The Krewe of Highland Rolls This Weekend! [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Bristol — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:37:05 +0000

I had an absolute blast with Krewe of Highland Captain LeVette Fuller in studio yesterday. The fun we had just cemented my impression of Highland; wherever their krewe goes, good times ensue! The Krewe of Highland Grand Bal is tomorrow night (Friday) at the Randall T. Moore Center in Shreveport. LeVette assures me tickets are [...]

My First Mardi Gras in Louisiana — Or Beads, Booze and Riding on a Krewe of Centaur Float

Justin Massoud — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:43:29 +0000

Confession time: During my first few weeks living in Louisiana last summer, I thought a co-worker had misspelled the word "crew" when I saw it written as "krewe." She still (rightfully) teases me about it to this day. I was a stranger in a strange land, a Yankee from New Jersey living in the south.

This weekend, I guess you could say I officially become a Southerner by riding on a float during my first Louisiana Mardi Gras.

The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade 2013 [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:24:01 +0000

Believe it or not, yesterday was my first time at the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade and I was delighted! There were tons of vendors and pet organizations along with children's activities and a LOT of pets. Pets big and small descended upon Riverview Park under sunny skies and

The Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal V [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:45:26 +0000

Ok, so maybe I’m biased, but the Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal V this past Friday at DiamondJacks was pretty frickin’ fabulous! It’s a milestone year for the krewe and they didn’t disappoint! The costumes were amazing with each having a ‘tie’ if you will back to the year the royalty represented. Queen Lea Ann [...]

Erin McCarty's Mardi Gras Day as a Viking

Robert and Erin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:50:45 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur Parade was spectacular. I was thrilled to be a member of the “Victory or Valhalla” Float. Some of my dear friends invited me to join with them this year for this spectacular day. Our float was sponsored by Albertsons, so we had quite a spread set up for us at the [...]

Erin McCarty's Mardi Gras Adventure with the Krewe of Centaur

Robert and Erin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:14:58 +0000

KVKI’s Erin McCarty had ridden in a number of Mardi Gras parades before, but nothing quite like her ride in this year’s Krewe of Centaur parade Saturday. The first text I got from Erin came about 2 p.m. and it said ‘what an amazing day.’ The last one came around 8 at night when she [...]

Mardi Gras Tips from City of Shreveport

Robert and Erin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:39:17 +0000

Shreveport has sent out a list of guidelines for the big parades this year. The Clyde Fant Parkway will close at about 7 tonight until 7 in the morning. You are not allowed to stake off or reserve any public areas along the parade route until after 7am on Saturday. No pets are allowed within [...]

Things You Should Not Do After Age 40

Robert and Erin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:50:41 +0000

As Erin's big Mardi Gras parade weekend approaches and her inner tug-o-war between fun and common sense sways toward the sensible (at least for the time being), she came across this list of 'Things You Shouldn't Do After Age 40'...and realized she may attempt at least four or five of them in a single afternoon. That would, by the way, be at Saturday's 'festivities on a float'.

Krewe of Centaur Bal 2013 Teaser [VIDEO]

Bristol — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:57:31 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur Bal was absolutely fantastic this year! K945 and Townsquare Media are proud to be a corporate sponsor. If you were there (like half of the SBC) check out the video and see if you see yourself. If you weren't at the bal (WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!??!) why don't you check out what you missed? All Hail Centaur!

Krewe of Centaur Parade Ready to Roll in Shreveport on Saturday

Robert and Erin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:39:12 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur members gathered to get some final instructions for parade day and have a little fun during parade week. All of the members we talked with are thrilled that the forecast looks great for the big day. The parade is set to roll at 4:30 Saturday afternoon from the corner of Lake [...]

Krewe of Centaur Rolls in Shreveport This Saturday

Robert and Erin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:50:43 +0000

It’s one of the biggest parades in the region and it rolls this Saturday. The Krewe of Centaur parade kicks off at 4:30 in the afternoon. City crews have already started putting up police tape to block off areas along the parkway. Port-o-potties will be going up all along the route in the next couple [...]

A Festival of Lights Krewe of Centaur Grand Bal XXII is a Smashing Success! [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:33:26 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur calls themselves the ‘Fun Krewe’ and they certainly delivered this past Saturday night at the Bossier Civic Center!All Hail Centaur flashed on the marquee outside of the Bossier Civic Center all day Saturday and all DID hail Centaur Saturday night. Captain Corky Bridges knows how to throw a party and got [...]

"It's So Cool!' Krewe of Justinian Grand Bal this Friday! [AUDIO]

Bristol — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:22:28 +0000

Today I had the pleasure of having Kenneth Haines, the captain of the Krewe of Justinian, in the K945 studio. After our interview, I knew one thing for sure: the group's Black Tie formal Grand Bal this Friday (Jan. 18) is going to be a party!

Krewe of Aesclepius Grand Bal 2013 [PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:12:41 +0000

The President of the Krewe of Aesclepius wasn’t lying last week when she was in studio telling us their krewe was known for their large and ornate collar pieces! The collar pieces were fantastic Saturday night the Krewe of Aesclepius Grand Bal at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base. Congrats to the entire krewe [...]