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The Krewe of Tradition, a group of Mardi Gras enthusiasts, are announcing that they have become recognized as a non-profit organization have now formed a committee.
According to Shannon, once the paperwork is sent off, in this case January 7, the prospective organization can begin listing as a non-profit-If any discrepancies arise, the organization can make the necessary changes and continue operating as a nonprofit.
“I have not received word from the federal government, but they deposited our check,” said Shannon Loupe, a founder of the Krewe of Tradition.
Although this isn’t her first board. Shannon said this is particular rewarding, because ifs been a pet project for 7 years.
“I’ve served another boards, and felt my service was worthwhile, but my service on the Krewe of Tradition is a labor of love,” said Shannon Loupe Eaton.
The committee consults of 7 people: Shannon Loupe Eaton, her sister Whitney Loupe, John Sonnier. Andrea Dupre. Jason Serrano Bobbi Ritter, and Renya O’Neal.
The Krewe of Tradition IS a collection of locals who gather over their love of Mar it Gras masquerades. Bach year members of the krewe don costumes and walk from the South Louisiana Seed store at 1:30pm on Fat Tuesday to the Grand Stand of the King and Queen. Along the way the krewe gives out hand-made “throwablea”.
The throwables are pecans decorated by members of the Krewe. This choice was made after Shannon SWA a documentary titled “Mardi Gras Made in China,” where she said she and her sister recognized the hazards of plastic beads. Inspired by the coconuts the Krewe of Zulu uses. Whitney said they settled on Pecans.
Once at the Grand Stand, the Krewe of tradition toasts the King and Queen, and walks to the La Petite Theater, This is when the group holds a costume contest crowning a King and Queen of Tradition (for best costume of gold, green and purple), a King and Queen of non tradition (for any colors), and a Duke and Maid of tradition (a children’s category).
“We like to get the younger generation excited about this so that one day maybe they’ll take over the resigns” said Whitney.
The Krewe of Tradition will be holding a costume workshop Sunday. February 17, from 10am-2pm, at the Water life Museum.
The krewe will also be holding its first Tableau. March 2, at the Intracoastal Chub open to 21 and older with a $5 admission or for $20 participants can gain a year membership to the Krewe along with entry to the tableau.
Members receive a postcard at the begining of Mardi Gras season listing events for the year, and a button which Shannon says she is working with local businesses to grant discounts daring the month of February and March. So far Root 2 Rise has taken part, Shannon said.
The nonprofit status has allowed the committee to set up a website which Shannon said she encourages the public to go to for more information: www.krewoftradition.org.
