Acrobats Wow Crowd at Chateau Madeleine's Mardi Gras Celebration

Assisted living facility hosts lively event with aerial performances

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Chateau Madeleine, an assisted living and memory care facility in Melbourne, Florida, hosted a vibrant Mardi Gras celebration featuring acrobatic entertainment by Cirque It Events and the Cirque Athletics. Residents and staff cheered on the performers, including husband-wife duo Katie Fillion and Kailas Narendran, as they dazzled the crowd with their aerial stunts and acrobatic feats.

Why it matters

The Mardi Gras event at Chateau Madeleine provided a fun and engaging experience for the residents, many of whom may not have the opportunity to attend such lively celebrations. Bringing in professional acrobatic performers helped create a festive atmosphere and allowed the residents to enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gras from the comfort of their own community.

The details

The acrobatic performance was put on by Cirque It Events and the Cirque Athletics, an aerial arts and CrossFit gym in West Melbourne. The troupe of performers, including Katie Fillion and her husband Kailas Narendran, wowed the crowd with stunts on stilts, aerial maneuvers, and other gravity-defying acts.

  • Chateau Madeleine hosted the Mardi Gras event on February 19, 2026.

The players

Chateau Madeleine

An assisted living and memory care facility located in Melbourne, Florida.

Cirque It Events

A professional acrobatic performance troupe that entertained the residents at Chateau Madeleine's Mardi Gras event.

Cirque Athletics

An aerial arts and CrossFit gym in West Melbourne that provided the acrobatic performers for the Mardi Gras event.

Katie Fillion

A performer with Cirque It Events who entertained the Chateau Madeleine residents alongside her husband, Kailas Narendran.

Kailas Narendran

Katie Fillion's husband, who also performed acrobatics at the Chateau Madeleine Mardi Gras event.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Chateau Madeleine's Mardi Gras celebration showcased the facility's commitment to providing engaging and enriching experiences for its residents. By bringing in professional acrobatic performers, the event allowed the residents to enjoy the festive spirit of Mardi Gras in a safe and comfortable setting, fostering a sense of community and joy.