East St. Mary Mardi Gras Krewes Crown New Royalty

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As the Mardi Gras ball season comes to an end in East St. Mary Parish, the parade season is just getting started. The Krewe of Hephaestus will hold its ball and tableau on Saturday, crowning a new King and Queen Hephaestus. The Krewe of Amani will also crown new royalty at their ball on Saturday evening. Mardi Gras parades begin on Friday with the Krewe of Adonis, followed by several other krewes throughout the weekend.

Why it matters

Mardi Gras is a longstanding tradition in Louisiana, with communities across the state celebrating with parades, balls, and the crowning of royalty. These events bring the community together and showcase the unique cultural heritage of the region.

The details

The Krewe of Hephaestus ball and tableau will take place on Saturday at the Municipal Auditorium in Morgan City. A new King and Queen Hephaestus will be crowned to succeed King Hephaestus LXV John Barrett Hover and Queen Hephaestus LXV Lucy Hamer. The Krewe of Amani will also hold their ball on Saturday evening at the Patterson Area Civic Center, crowning new royalty to succeed King Amani XXVI Anthony Skinner and Queen Amani XXVI Tempest Darnell Jackson.

• The Krewe of Hephaestus ball and tableau will be held on Saturday.
• The Krewe of Amani ball will be held on Saturday evening.
• The Mardi Gras parade season begins on Friday with the Krewe of Adonis parade in Morgan City.