Mardi Gras Calendar of Events 2012-2013

I had the honor of hosting the Krewe of Akewa Coronation last Saturday night in Minden and while I can't speak for everyone, I know I had a great time! Congrats to all of the new incoming Royalty! I hope you have as much fun as Keith and I did during our reign:) With that being said, there's lots more Mardi Gras action going on now! Check out the latest Mardi Gras calendar of events!

9/17/12

2012/13 MARDI GRAS EVENT DATES

SEPTEMBER

21^st Fri., Krewe of Highland Coronation “Barely Legal” Highland Turns 18”, at

The Shop 2002 Southern Ave, Shreveport, Doors open at 7:00 PM, Royalty

Presentation at 8:00 PM. Tickets $30.00, RSVP to Victoria Provenza by Sept. 15^th,

progeologist@aol.com.

22^nd Sat., Krewe of Aesclepius Coronation, Holiday Inn Downtown, Doors open at 6:00 PM,

Silent Auction 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Dinner served at 7:00 PM. Cash Bar, 50/50

Split the Pot, Cocktail Attire. $45.00 in advance or $50.00 at the door. Music by

D.J. extraordinaire. RSVP to ddugga@lsuhsc.edu. By 9/16 King, Queen, Captain

Complimentary.

26^th Wed., Captains Council Meeting, 6:30 PM Ralph and KaCoo’s.

29^th Sat., Krewe of Centaur Annual Golf Tournament, Old Oaks Golf Course.

29^th Sat., Krewe of Les Femmes “Shop Til You Drop”. Join the ladies for the 3^rd annual

Shopping trip to Dallas. Travel by motorcoach leaving at 6:30 AM and returning

About 10:00 PM. They will visit Sam Moon’s (home of the bling), Grapevine Mills

Outlet Mall and Garden Ridge. Cost is $60. Reserve your space now with

Angela Colvin – spicekitty57@yahoo.com. Guests are welcome.

OCTOBER

5^th Fri., Krewe of Elders Coronation, “ Musical Legends” American Legion Cross Lake,

6:oo PM – 11:00 PM, Black Tie Optional, Buffet, Cash Bar, Live Music, tickets

$40.00 per person, $45.00 at the door. RSVP to Gail Cascio at 318-564-6581,

or greenwaygail@aol.com by 9/24/12

6^th Sat., Krewe of Aesclepius and Red River Lions are hosting “Hit the Links for the Lions”

Charity Golf Tournament Meadowlake Golf Club – 8:00 am 4 man scramble $50pp/$200 4-man team. Proceeds will be donated to the Louisiana Lions Camp - http://www.lionscamp.org/ and the Louisiana Lions Eye Bank - http://www.lalionsibnk.org/
Contact: Jeni Richard 210-9635 or 925-9754 – mjrich73@comcast.net

26^th Fri., Krewe of Sobek “Royal Masquerade Party”. Clarion Hotel, Shreveport, 8:00 PM

Costume Preferred (Past Royalty is encouraged to wear costumes),

Mask Required, Cash Bar, Hor’s de Oeuvres, $20.00, Door prizes for costumes,

Music provided by DJ Love, Tickets at www.kreweofsobek.org.7

27^th Sat., Krewe of Justian, Midway to Mardi Gras Party, Capri Theater Shreveport, 7:00 PM

til Midnight. The Theme is “Very Rare” come dressed as your favorite blood

sucking creature or something rarely seen. Music by Graceland Ninjaz. Sushi will

be served. Non members $25.00.

27^th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos Halloween Party, Knights of Columbus Hall Natchitoches,

Doors open at 7:0 PM, Food, DJ, Costume Contests, Beer and Setups Provided,

Captains, Kings & Queens Complimentary all others $30.00 at the door.

NOVEMBER

3^rd Sat., Krewe of Atlas Coronation, V “Mobsters, Molls, and Mardi Gras, Capri Theater,

620 Milam St. Shreveport, 7:00 PM until midnight, Attire 1920’s Gangster or

Flapper. Catering by Monjunis, Cash Bar, Silent Auction. Music by Louisiana

Crossroads. King, Queen, Captain Complimentary.

10^th Sat., Minden Fasching Karneval, Downtown Minden

11^th Sun., Minden Fasching Karneval, Downtown Minden

17^th Sat., Krewe of Elders 50’s Dance Party, 6 PM – 11 PM. 50/50 raffle, 50’s food available

to purchase. Prizes will be awarded for Poodle Skirt, Limbo, Twist, and Jitter Bug

Contest. Reserved tables available (12) First Row tables $250 each and second

Row tables $200 each. General admission is $10.00. Contact Jay Prudhome for table

Reservations or information. 635-4901 or 464-4275. Music by “Dickie T and the

Back When” with special guests TBA.

2013

January

4^th Fri., Royalty Mixer, details, TBD

5^th Sat., 12^th Night Celebration, details TBD

5^th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos 12^th Night Celebration, Knights of Columbus Hall Natchitoches,

Doors open at 7:00 PM, Food, Live Band, Beer and Setups Provided, Captains,

Kings & Queens Complimentary all others $30.00 at the door.

11^th Fri., Krewe of Elders Grand Bal, details TBD

11^th Fri., Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal, details TBD

12^th Sat., Krewe of Aesclepius Grand Bal, details TBD

12^th Sat., Krewe of Artemis Grand Bal, 6:30 PM, Civic Center Springhill, LA

18^th Fri., Krewe of Sobek Grand Bal, details TBD

18^th Fri., Krewe of Justinian Grand Bal, Horseshoe Riverdome, details, TBD

19^th Sat., Krewe Les Femmes Mystique, Diamond Jacks, details TBD

19^th Sat., Krewe of Centaur Grand Bal, details, TBD

20^th Sun., Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch, Eldorado Casino, details TBA

25^th Fri., Krewe Des Ambassadeurs Grand Bal XII, details TBD

26^th Sat., Springhill Main street Mardi Gras Parade, 1:00 PM.

26^th Sat., Minden Main Street Parade, details TBA

26^th Sat., Krewe of Gemini Grand Bal, Shreveport Convention Ctr., details TBA

26^th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal, Natchitoches Events Center, details TBA

February

1^st Fri., Krewe of Centaur Float Loading, Centaur Krewe Den

1^st Fri., Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal V, Diamond Jacks Casino Resort, detail TBA

2^nd Sat., Krewe of Centaur Parade

3^rd Sun., Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade

8th Fri., Krewe of Highland Bal, Randall T. Moore Center, details TBD

8th Fri., Krewe of Gemini Float Loading, Gemini Krewe Den

9th Sat., Krewe of Gemini Parade

9th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos Parade, details TBA

9th Sat., Krewe of Harambee Bal, Horseshoe Riverdome, details TBD

10^th Sun., Krewe of Highland Parade, traditional date

12^th Tues., Krewe of Aesclepius Children’s Parade

12^th Tues., Fat Tuesday Bridge Closing Ceremony

AUGUST

24^th Sat., Krewe of Gemini Coronation

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