The Krewe of Akewa is holding their Grand Bal this evening at the Centaur Den and it's theme is 'Cajun Fairytales.' Captain Penny Zimmerman told us there would be lots of fun twists to your favorite children's stories and plenty of Cajun cousine.
Today, I got to meet some pretty terrific people from the Krewe of Elders. I'm happy to call Jay Prudhomme and Celia Frazier my new friends!
Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of being joined in studio by the Captain of the Krewe of Artemis, Michelle Parkerson. We had big fun!
Locals and visitors alike will get a brand new way to enjoy the whole local Mardi Gras experience with Parti-Gras 2013.
Can I just say that 12th Night was amazing! Talk about a fitting kick off to the 2013 Mardi Gras season.
Saturday morning, members of different area Mardi Gras krewes gathered at St. Pius X for the annual Mardi Gras Mass. The event was created by John Manno, a member of the Krewe of Gemini, more than 15 years ago.
The Mardi Gras season officially kicked off Saturday night with the 12th Night Celebration hosted by the Krewes of Centaur and Gemini at the Bossier Civic Center. But on Friday night the area royalty got the chance to let their hair down in a casual setting at the annual Royalty Mixer at the Centaur Den.
The 12th Night Party to kick off the Mardi Gras season was quite an event. The Krewe of Centaur parade rolls on February 9th while the Krewe of Gemini is set to roll on February 2nd. Both will begin downtown and wrap up near the duck pond on East Kings.
Don't get me wrong, the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux have a good time, but their mission is serious
The Krewe of Sobek was established in the Ark-La-Tex in 2003 and are celebrating their 10th year this year with the Krewe of Sobek Grand Bal X Friday, January 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center!
Time to drop off five Mardi Gras dresses to the cleaners today and get a Dryel for the rest that can't be dry cleaned, get your nails done tonight and plan to Mystic in the morning. Yep, Mardi Gras kicks off this Saturday!
You can feel the excitement in the air. Mardi Gras is almost here. Every August, the local Mardi Gras Krewes announce their Royalty at a Half Way to Mardi Gras party. At last count there were approximately 17 Mardi Gras Krewes in Shreveport. Think of the economic impact Mardi Gras has on the city of Shreveport.
