Gumbo 2014 Mardi Gras Perade Schedule
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The Krewe of Gheens was formed in 1972 as a community project and now has more than 100 members.
The parade begins on Highway 654, rolls to Pecan Street, then up Oak Street and back to Highway 654 where it disbands at Company Canal.
Krewe of Houmas
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.
(Houma)
The Krewe of Houmas will once again stage a procession that is the highlight of Mardi Gras in Houma.
Founded in 1946, the oldest krewe in Terrebonne Parish will present a 17-float procession along Houma’s traditional westside route. The Mardi Gras Decorators’ designed floats depict the joys of living as Houmas celebrates “Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler.”
Look for nine school bands to vie for the 2015 Best Band award, including the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment. Other invited bands include last year’s Houmas’ Marching Band Competition Grand Champion Scotlandville Magnet, E.D. White, Bogalusa, Friendship Capitol, Southern University Lab, H.L. Bourgeois and East Feliciana high schools and Grand Caillou Middle School. In addition, the parade will see New Orleans’ own Big Fun Brass Band and the return of national recording artist and Houma natives Baby Bee on the Royal Entertainment Float.
The krewe throws emblemed necklaces and doubloons in addition to the coveted Houmas’ medallion bead. The 300 men of Houmas begin their royal ride at 11 a.m. Mardi Gras Day.
Ten-year-old Ben Thaden-Pierce, who has been diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity causing him to go blind, is the krewe’s special guest, joining members at the tableau and parade. Ben’s story has been featured on the “Today Show” and “Rachel Ray,” as well as various news outlets.
The 2015 Royal Court is:
King Houmas LXIX Andre’ Jerome Daigle
Queen Houmas LXIX Kaylie Marie Collins
Dukes: Claude Thompson, John Jaccuzzo, Kerry Matherne, Chad Cobb, Christopher Barker, Tom Watkins, Danny Rhodes and Charles Doskey
Maids: Mary Francis Cannatam, Lauren Nicole Lirette, Sara Caroline Smith, Michelle Ann Groves, Courtney Claire Fondren, Aime’e Claire Naquin, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Oeser and Sara Margaret Favret
Boy Pages: Masters Teddy Gawlik, Jacques Gawlik and Scott Haydel Jr.
Girl Pages: Misses Emmie Collins, Olivia Barker and Jolie Gawlik
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and disbands at Town Hall.
Krewe of Kajuns
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. (Houma)
The Krewe of Kajuns, founded by the Houma-Terrebonne Jaycees in 1966, follows the Krewe of Houmas on Fat Tuesday.
This year, the 49-year-old krewe rolls with 360 to 400 members on 16 throwing floats and two independent floats depicting the theme “Kajun Dynasty.”
The Houma Shrine Club and various dance teams also participate in the festivities.
Riders throw limited edition 2015 Wooden Nickels, along with cups, beads, koozies and more.
The 2015 Krewe of Kajuns Queen is Jenna Ford.
The krewe’s parade captain is Mona Premeaux.
Originally known as a truck parade or the “Poor Man’s Parade,” the Krewe of Kajuns allowed local parade lovers to pay a small fee and drive their pick-up trucks in the parade and throw beads.
Kajuns now consists of all double-decker floats rented from the Krewe of Hercules, but will always be lovingly referred to as “The Truck Parade.” Kajuns is still a family-oriented parade open to anyone – men, women and children.
The parade begins at Southland Mall, rolls down West Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, takes a right then a left to West Main Street where it proceeds to Barrow Street, takes a right and ends at Town Hall.
Krewe of Neptune
Tuesday, Feb. 17, noon
(Galliano/Golden Meadow)
Celebrating its 49th year, the Krewe of Neptune rolls through Golden Meadow with 12 throwing floats and the Golden Meadow Middle School’s marching band.
This all-male krewe of 120 members was originally formed by F. “Toot” Theriot, Bobby Orgeron, Leonard Miller Jr., Harris Cheramie and Norman Theriot in 1966.
The first king and queen were Mr. and Mrs. Abdon Callais.
The krewe is mystic so the identity of the king remains secret until parade day. The 2014 king was Chas Cheramie.
Chuckie Cheramie, Corey Galjour and Jimmy Lafont are this year’s parade captains.
The procession begins at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano and travels south along La. Highway 1 to the southern city limits of Golden Meadow where it disbands.
Krewe of tmana
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m.
(Thibodaux)
A parade organization rich in tradition and history, the Krewe of Ghana rolls through Thibodaux for its 43rd year with 20 decorated floats and several riding units.
The co-ed krewe’s parade theme for the 2015 Carnival season is “A Day of Love with the Krewe of Ghana.”
Along with second liners, a 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 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
King Houmas LXIX Andre’ Daigle
Queen Houmas LXIX Kaylie Collins
Kajuns Queen Jenna Ford
Ghana King Lloyd Boyd
Ghana Queen Mary Ray
