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Morgan City Today
By the People, for the People
Morgan City's Krewe of Hephaestus celebrates 2026 ball
The annual Mardi Gras celebration featured a royal court with a king and queen.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Krewe of Hephaestus, Morgan City's oldest Mardi Gras organization, held its annual ball on Saturday night. Timothy Irwin Matte and Julianna Grace Hernandez reigned as king and queen over the royal court.
Why it matters
The Krewe of Hephaestus ball is a longstanding tradition in Morgan City, celebrating the community's Cajun and Creole heritage through music, costumes, and pageantry associated with the Mardi Gras season.
The details
The Krewe of Hephaestus is Morgan City's oldest Mardi Gras organization, dating back decades. This year's ball featured the crowning of a king and queen to preside over the royal court and festivities.
- The Krewe of Hephaestus ball took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Timothy Irwin Matte
The king of the Krewe of Hephaestus royal court for the 2026 ball.
Julianna Grace Hernandez
The queen of the Krewe of Hephaestus royal court for the 2026 ball.
The takeaway
The Krewe of Hephaestus ball is a cherished annual tradition in Morgan City that celebrates the community's Cajun and Creole heritage through the pageantry and festivities of Mardi Gras.
