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February 4, 2015
Party Gras responsibly this Carnival season
February 4, 2015
with their daughters Kellie and Jill Du-frene, started Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns. The first parade was held on Feb. 22 with “Disney” as the theme. It consisted of 28 homemade floats and approximately 252 children.
The parade begins at the Larose Civic Center and heads up 5th Street, crosses at the Larose pontoon bridge and heads south on La. Highway 1. It disbands at the Rouse’s Shopping Center.
Thibodaux’s co-ed, family-friendly Krewe of Ambrosia features 19 throwing floats in its 30th parade – the city’s lone night parade. The 2015 theme, which was voted on by the krewe members, is “Ambrosia Parties into the Night.”
The 400 members will pitch lighted Ambrosia medallion necklaces, footballs, lighted Ambrosia swords and Frisbees, mega-coloring books, jumbo gum and Pixy Sticks, stuffed animals and much more. The floats depict various parties and the costumes, selected by each float lieutenant, are designed to reflect the party.
H.L. Bourgeois, St. James, Ellender Memorial and Thibodaux high schools’ marching bands will be joined by Peabody High’s band. The school is based in Alexandria, Louisiana.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
King Phil Cabaiiero Queen Paige Melancon Dukes: Stephen Boudreaux, Carl Waguespack, Reed Callais, Aaron Waguespack, Garret Smith, Darius Ro-drigue, Alex Humel and Glend Haydel
Maids: Ashlyn Folse, Callie Authement, Adrien Gauthreaux, Maddi Benoit, Shae Adams, Lorraine Baker, Hailey Savoie and Katrice Adair
Pages: Aiden Michael Fields, son of Chad and Bernadette Fields, Kinlie Braelynn Fields, daught3r of Brad Fields and Roseanne Plaisance, and Bria Scarlett Babin, daughter of Jacques and Rachel Babin Parade Captain Glen Raffray Ball Captain Tracey Westerman Chris Franklin, Fox 8 weatherman, is serving as grand marshal.
The Krewe of Ambrosia Carnival Club first paraded in 1986.
The krewe rents floats from Cantrell Floats LLC. Its community events include the Thibodaux Relay for Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society and an annual poker run, which benefits various nonprofit groups. Past recipients of Ambrosia’s fundraisers have benefitted Thibodaux Main Street Inc., CAS A of Lafourche and CASA of Terrebonne.
The parade begins on Audubon Drive, proceeds to Menard Street where it takes a left, goes to Canal Boulevard, takes a right, turns left on 2nd Street, left again on Jackson Street, rolls down to the railroad tracks at Pecan Street, makes a U-turn onto Canal Boulevard, takes a right on East 7th Street, a left on Bayou Lane, a right on Menard Street, and wraps up back where it began on Audubon Drive.
The all-female Krewe of Aquarius is celebrating its 21st anniversary with the theme “Louisiana Festivals.”
Each year the theme is chosen by the parade captain, and each float group designs their own costumes, which need board approval.
Along with the 21 decorated floats, the Oaklawn and Evergreen junior high, Grand Caillou Middle and Morgan City and Central high schools’ marching bands will join the fun.
This year’s special throws include glow-in-the-dark krewe cups, rings,
Krewe of Ambrosia
Sunday, Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. (Thibodaux)
Krewe of Aquarius
Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. (Houma)
glow sticks, wands and bracelets, as well as stuffed animals and Aquarius clappers.
When the krewe first started they had 147 members. Today they are 535 members strong.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
Queen Aquarius XXI Susan Landry Maids: Tamala Malbrough, Pagne Higginbotham, Monique Boudreaux and Susan Waldron
Pages: Cassidy Dufrene, Abigail Broussard, Izaya Thomas and Jase’ Mendez
The parade captain is Cheryl LeBlanc; Tammy Malbrough is ball captain.
The group was formed in 1994 by Tana Marcel and Nancy Carlos. The members choose their queen in a unique way. A king cake is cut and a number is placed on each slice. Members pull a number and receive their corresponding piece of cake. The member finding a silver crown in their piece of cake is the queen. The member finding a mask in their piece is the runner-up.
Aquarius donates to the Food Bank, Toys for Tots and St. Vincent De Paul Pharmacy.
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right and then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and then throws the last bead at Town Hall.
Krewe of Versailles
Sunday, Feb. 8, noon (Cut Off)
A co-ed organization with 200 members, the Krewe of Versailles is parading for its 41st year on 20 individually-owned floats.
This year the krewe’s theme is “Once Upon a Time in Versailles.” The king, queen and captain select the theme.
The krewe’s riders will shower the crowds with Versailles’ Fleur de Lis, beads, cups, stuffed animals and special throws.
The Shriners and South Lafourche High School Marching Band are expected to also join in the procession.
The 2015 Royal Court is: King XLI Jerome Joseph Shields Queen XLI Charlene Pierce Plaisance Dukes: Nessie Joseph Pierce, Matthew Paul Adams, Davin Ryan Comardelle and Kevin Charles Anselmi
Maids: Donna Leblanc Pierce, Dollie Hebert Gaudet, Kaitlin Olivia Steed and Kelsey Renee Lefort
Junior Dukes: Evan Paul Cloutier, Coley Jacob Detillier, Hunter Landry Brady, Ryan Joseph Guidry Jr., Sebastian Cole Vegas, Jonah Anthony Chiasson, Alisah Nicole Gisclair, Beau Michael Bruce and Luke Anthony Chiasson
Junior Maids: Jalin Renee’ Pitre, Sabryne Janae’ Richoux, Elli Elizabeth Anselmi, Hannah Ruth Gisclair, Lainie Renee’ Guidry, Alisah Nicole Gisclair, Savannah Helena Blanchard and Angelle Christen Legendre
Pages: Jonah Paul Autin, Kael Micah Hunter, Kristian Isabelle Gaudet, Avoree Noel Steed, Luci Grace Gisclair and Molly Frances Hadaway
Parade and Ball Captain is Kristian “Kris” Michael Gaudet
The krewe was formed in 1974 and is known as the most elegant carnival group in South Lafourche.
Each year the floats are decorated to fit the theme of the parade. Krewe members gather weeks before the parade to decorate the floats for the annual decorating contest. The winner is announced the night of the ball and the winning float receives a large ribbon to display on the float on parade day.
The parade begins at La. Highway 24 along La. Highway 1 in Larose and ends at Cut Off Elementary School.
Krewe of Hyacinthians
Sunday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.
(Houma)
The Krewe of Hyacinthians 375 members are parading for their 64th year
Ambrosia King Phil Cabaiiero
Ambrosia Queen Paige Melancon
Queen Aquarius XXI Susan Landry
Versailles King XU Jerome Shields
Versailles Queen XU Charlene Plaisance
