Editorial
Honoring the real hero of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 2009 is upon us. As we prepare for this year’s festivities in St. Charles Parish, we can start guessing at what we’ll see for themes in the local parades. […]
Mardi Gras
News
Peanut butter collection to go on despite salmonella scare
The recent salmonella outbreak won’t put the brakes on a St. Charles Parish Mardi Gras tradition – the collection of jars of peanut butter. […]
Events & Announcements
Masquerade ball Feb. 6 in Ormond
DESTREHAN – The community is invited to enjoy an enchanting winter-themed evening of dancing to music by DJ Justin Freitag as the Mexico Missions team at St. Charles United Methodist Church hosts their second annual Masquerade ball on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall located at 1905 Ormond Blvd. […]
Lifestyles
Mardi Gras royalty …
Carnival season is upon us and the bead-filled days of Mardi Gras wouldn’t be complete without the rolling of the Krewe of Lul and Krewe of Des Allemands parades. […]
Events & Announcements
COA chooses Mardi Gras royalty
The St. Charles Council on Aging and St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation will host the presentation and selection of maids and dukes, and the king and queen at a coronation tea. […]
Lifestyles
Krewe of Lul announces parade meeting dates
Although we are still three months away from the kick off of Mardi Gras season, the Krewe of Lul parade organizers are already busy planning for the event. […]
Lifestyles
Lakewood Elementary king and queen reign over Mardi Gras parade
It was a lot like Mardi Gras when students from Lakewood Elementary in Luling dressed up for the school’s annual parade. […]
Events & Announcements
Throw me something, mister!
For more than a month now, we’ve all seen the roped-off areas along Luling’s River Road and in parts of Des Allemands – and if you’re from here, then you know that means – it’s time for Mardi Gras.
The St. Charles Parish parades are truly a community event, with residents making sure they have a great view of the passing festivities.
Krewe of Lul
Saturday, Feb. 2
Noon
LULING – The Krewe of Lul celebrates their 31st year with nearly 900 riders and a special grand marshal, Hokie Gajan.
That’s right, the former LSU and Saints football player will reign as part of this year’s royalty.
Parade organizers say that spectators can expect to see 30 floats, the Hahnville High School band, local fire departments and festival kings and queens.
The 2008 king and queen are Irvon “Cookie” and Dolores Gomez.
Krewe of Des Allemands
Sunday, Feb. 3
2 p.m.
DES ALLEMANDS – The Krewe of Des Allemands will roll this year with 18 homemade floats and around 360 riders.
The krewe was formed in 1995 after the local Lion’s Club stopped parading.
The king and queen, which is always a married couple, is none other than Hugh “Nunnie” and Betty Dufrene. […]
Lifestyles
Mardi Gras parades finally here
After months of preparation, the Luling and Des Allemands Mardi Gras parades will finally get the chance to roll through their respective towns this weekend, tossing out beads and other collectibles as they go. […]