Krewes with low membership fees may also require members to work to help build and decorate the parade floats and make their own costumes; higher priced krewes hire professionals to do this work. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. From birding and nature tours to movie locations and Civil War historic sites, you'll find an itinerary to make your Paddling along the quiet waters of the Atchafalaya Basin or bayou offshoot will provide an in-depth experience. Seated from left, Michelle Aucoin, Alaina Dozar, Queen Hephaestus LXI Emma Levert Aucoin, Mary Frances Aucoin and Allison Duffy. He has been married for 27 years to Karen Smith Melancon, of Baton Rouge. Despite the carving controversy, the park remains popular, drawing 3 million visitors a year. Hover and Garret LeBlanc. Birth of the harp Wainamoinen wisdom singer 1893, Myth & Legends of North American Indians 1923. Dr. Eric Melancon and Anna Armato reigned over the royal court of Morgan Citys oldest kreweas King and Queen Hephaestus LXIII on Feb. 18at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Bourgeois follows former family krewe royalty including father, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois (King Hephaestus XXV); sister, Therese Bourgeois Smith (Queen Hephaestus XXXII); niece, Caitlyn Bourgeois Minton (Queen Hephaestus LII); and brother, Dr. Robert Bourgeois (King Hephaestus LVI). Her main krewes are Krewe of Hephaestus in Morgan City and Krewe of Contraband in Lake Charles. The Krewe of Proteus is a New Orleans Carnival Krewe founded in 1882, the oldest continuously parading Old Line Krewe. Kings and Queens are known by their anniversary date. Read more Tags: Krewe of Hephaestus parade Outgoing Hephaestus royalty Supposedly the Captain of the Mistick Krewe made the suggestion to form Proteus, as it was taking even too long for younger men of Comus families to get into Knights of Momus.[4]. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. It depicts Confederate Gens. 1973 . We want to tell the whole story. New Orleans,Crescent City Uptown follows Elks. Mardi Gras Events in Baton Rouge In recent years, activists have increased calls for the Confederate imagery to be removed. Theme of the evening was Dynasties of China. Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Entertainment for the court was provided by Dance World. Pages to Her Majesty were Miss Belle Bostic, daughter of Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Natalie Bostic, Miss Ruby Bostic, daughter of Mr. Brian and Mrs. Julie Bostic, Miss Aida Pizzolato, daughter of Mr. Chad and Mrs. Kelly Pizzolato and Miss Cleo Price, daughter of Mr. Jeff and Dr. Julie Price. Krewe of Proteus parades on the evening of Lundi Gras prior to the Krewe of Orpheus. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. info@cajuncoast.com900 Dr Martin Luther King BlvdMorgan City, LA 70380. Al and Shelly Adams hosted the party in honor of King Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois. He is an estate planning and business attorney, practicing at Bourgeois Law, LLC., Morgan City. The Maids and Dukes represented the regions and symbols of France. Location: Sixth Street, Morgan City. The good, the bad and the ugly. Emil Moffatt/WABE I don't know," said Mosley, a Black pastor from Athens, Georgia recently appointed to head the board by Gov. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. You have permission to edit this article. Morgan City, Krewe of Hephaestus Parade, 2 p.m. 985-380-8224. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 44442845N. Pages to His Majesty were Master Cohen Cline, son of Mr. Jason and Mrs. Nicole Cline, Master Sam Pizzolato, son of Mr. Chad and Mrs. Kelly Pizzolato, Master Thomas Theriot, son of Mr. Scott and Mrs. Margaret Theriot, Master Oliver Vining, son of Mr. Michael and Mrs. Diana Vining. The mountain was also the site of the group's second resurgence. Court heralds were Beckett Minton and Fletcher Minton, sons of Coby and Caitlyn Minton. The theme of the 2022 court and ball was Poseidons Realm. Krewe Captain Michael Wise portrayed the aforementioned ancient, fierce god of the sea. The Krewe of Cleopatra was founded in 1972 by Dolores "Tuttie" Kepner, becoming the first Carnival Club for women on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. Fat Tuesday in . and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. Hephaestus is Morgan Citys oldest chartered krewe. The event will be held Feb. 25 at Caf Jo Jos in Morgan City. 'Hephaestus Grand Soiree' is theme for oldest Morgan City krewe's Feb. 18 ball. Mrs. Leta Prohaska Miller (decd.) The Krewe of Proteus keep the season parade and ball theme secret until Lundi Gras. The queen's pages were Alex Marie Waguespack, daughter of Jonathan and Tiffany Waguespack; and Marie-Elise Matherne, daughter of Jeffrey and Courtney Matherne. As the social justice movement has gained steam, so have the crowds at the meetings. The king is vice president of sales for Central Boat Rentals. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. These members may only join as a single member. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Pages to his majesty were Winston Aucoin, son of Dwayne and Michelle Aucoin, and Garrett Mason, son of Matthew and Fallon Mason. Representing The Qin Dynasty: Cydney Wilson, daughter of Jeffery Wilson and Donna Bostic Wilson, as The Chinese Garden and Tony Sala as the Terracotta Warrior. He has been a member of the Krewe of Hephaestus since 2012, previously serving as a duke. "And I think what the CEO said, we want to tell the whole story, the good, the bad and the ugly.". and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. MAR 1 - Siracusaville Parade. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. Now, it will consider a new park logo, one that's not expected to feature an image of the carving. The Hephaestus Princess Club Luncheon was held Feb. 2 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City to honor new member Judith Manfre, wife of King Hephaestus LV Luke Manfre. Hosting the event were Luke and Judith Manfre in honor of King Hephaestus LVI Dr. Robert Bourgeois and his wife, Tari. Mardi Gras began in Morgan City in 1914 with the first king and queen being Joseph Dyer and Mrs. Leta Prohaska Miller. Gift bearers were Aria Matte, daughter of Eric and Brittany Matte; and Ellison Walker, daughter of Andy and Heather Walker. The 2019 Captain of the Krewe, Mrs. Lisa Ratcliff Hebert, depicted. Cajun flavor meets fresh-from-the-dock seafood along the Cajun Coast. Pages to the king were Henry Matte, son of Eric and Brittany Matte; and Reid Stanley, son of Casey and Stephanie Stanley. [7][5][8] Proteus returned to parading in 2000. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. Standing from left are Cecil Hernandez, Al Adams, Dr. Bob Bourgeois, Chris Price, AJ Dohmann, Dr. James Lam, Greg Price and David Patterson. KREWE OF HEPHAESTUS, INC. is a Louisiana Non-Profit Corporation filed on May 24, 2021. Tension is bubbling up between those who want the 90-foot tall Confederate carving removed and those who think it should stay. A blue pineapple was one of the special throws by Hephaestus. The 2019 Captain of the Krewe, Mrs. Lisa Ratcliff Hebert, depicted Paris. Hosting the event were Luke and Judith Manfre in honor of King Hephaestus LVI Dr. Robert Bourgeois and his wife, Tari. While the imagery on the carving calls to mind the Civil War, no battles were fought at Stone Mountain. Representing The French Alps were Mr. Tyler Louviere and Miss Sara Price, daughter of Mr. Jason Price and Ms. Tahitia Price. The word is thought to have been coined in the early 19th century by a New Orleans-based organization calling themselves Ye Mistick Krewe of Comus,[2] as an archaic affectation; with time, it became the most common term for a New Orleans Carnival organization. Gift bearers were Elizabeth Grow, daughter of Scott and Danielle Grow, and Mary Margaret Montgomery, daughter of Will and Julie Ann Montgomery. Dr. Eric Melancon, King Hephaestus LXIII, has been a member of the krewe since 2012, previously serving as a duke. The area's oldest Mardi Gras krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus held its parade Fat Tuesday bringing to an end the Tri-City area's celebrations of Carnival. The Mistick Krewe of Comus itself was inspired by the Cowbellion de Rakin Society that dated from 1830, a mystic society that organizes annual parades in Mobile, Alabama. Standing from left are Therese Smith, Morgan Murdock, Madeleine Hover, Tracie Hover, Valarie LeBlanc and Elizabeth Hover. The Coral Reef, Emily Colgin, is the daughter of Clint and Nicole Colgin. Some also make a point of supporting charities and good causes. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. hide caption. As calls to remove Confederate monuments have increased in recent years across the U.S., the debate over what to do with the biggest one is getting louder. Representing The Robot from "Lost in Space" and the Sun were Gregory Theriot and Bria Marie Sosa, daughter of Roger Sosa and Dana Stansbury Sosa. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. Please read the stipulations below to determine which membership option is best for you and/or your family. Portraying Pirates Treasure, Katie Conrad's parents are Kenneth and Rosalind Conrad. Review Photos/Diane Miller Fears. Krewe of Hephaestus. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. The Fish of the Sea, Rayne Hotard, is the daughter of Brandon and Sheli Hotard, and Jamie Hotard. She is also a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. The maids represented various planets and galaxies. February 21, 2023 - Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. The king is president of Stewart Supply and is the husband of Shelly Martin Adams. Morgan City High School band members wave colorful flags. Representing Hal 9000 from "2001: A Space Odyssey" and Jupiter were Mike Patterson and Wrenn Patterson, daughter of David and Kellye Patterson. Court heralds were Joseph Berry, son of JoeAl and Barbara Berry, and Preston Beattie, son of Colleen Beattie and Colby Adams. King and Queen Hephaestus LIX (59) will reign this year. This new walking Krewe for the French Quarter and Marigny made a splashing debut in 2019 and grabbed a coveted parading spot on an open Friday night. Gerard Bourgeois and Emma Levert Aucoin reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LXI at the krewe's Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. The queen attends LSU and owns her own photography business, Abigail Kathleen Photography. He is the inventor of science, art and letters. Krewe Captain Gregory Hamer Jr. depicted the Mighty Dragon, with the maids and dukes representing the regions and symbols of China. It's comprised largely of expatriates from the Krewedelusion and had beautiful costumes and headdresses, creative floats and themes and presented an overall magnificent parade. Knights of Hephaestus were Dwayne Aucoin, Gregory Hamer Jr., Gary Hover and John B. In recent years, activists have increased calls for the Confederate imagery to be removed. She was escorted by Jonathan Scully. FEB 21 - Siracusaville Parade. Al and Shelly Adams hosted the party in honor of King Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois. "To remove the carving would take a small, tactical nuclear weapon," Stephens said. This page is not available in other languages. Officials at the Georgia park voted to move flags and create exhibits to put the Civil War into fuller context. 2015. For many years there was no formal celebration, and in 1927, more formal celebrations began again, with sponsorship of the Morgan City Parent-Teacher organization using the name Cervus. ball. But a new advisory committee that will decide what that "whole story" looks like is likely to face increased pressure. The term is best known for its association with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but is also used in other Carnival celebrations throughout South Louisiana (e.g. Representing Provence were Mr. Jean Paul Bourg and Miss Anna Armato, daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Nicol Armato. Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday" is a day of feasting and celebration before the traditional observance of Lent, a time of fasting and sacrifice for 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday. [6][7][8], The first Krewes to parade during Mardi Gras are referred to as "old line krewes". Hover and Garret LeBlanc. Where we go from there? **A High School graduate, under the age of 21, may join the krewe only if their parents are members. Pages to the king were Jack Murdock, son of Jonathan and Morgan Murdock; Charles Bostic, son of Brian and Julie Bostic; Preston Rhodes, son of Scott and Anne Rhodes; and Adam Matte, son of Jeff and Lauren Matte. On March 2, 2019, Mr. Chris Anthony Price and Miss Mary Frances Aucoin, daughter of Mrs. Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory Aucoin, reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LIX over the royal court of Morgan Citys oldest krewe. The Krewe of Hephaestus kicked off the Mardi Gras season with its 12th Night Party on Jan. 6. The 90-foot tall carving of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis at Stone Mountain State Park in Georgia was completed in 1972. Brocato Photography photos. Krewe Captain Gary P. Stansbury depicted the Courageous Astronaut for the krewe's ball, the theme of which was "Intergalactic Voyage." The Krewe of Hephaestus Parade in Morgan City has a rich history of royalty dating to 1914, and parades were introduced in 1969. The god Thoth is traditionally represented by the body of a man and the head of an ibis. Mardi Gras. Both are mystic krewes, meaning they don't reveal themes, costumes, ball production. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Krewe of Hephaestus, Mardi Gras 2023 - YouTube KWBJ's live coverage of the 2023 Krewe of Hephaestus Mardi Gras parade from Morgan City, LA. Morgan City. Her long-term goal is to work at Darnall Sikes of Lafayette after she passes the exam. Civil Rights Activist Argues To Keep Confederate Monuments. The 2023 Krewe Captain Michael Vining led the ball, whose theme was Hephaestus Grand Soiree.. Past queens gathered in 2016 for the annual Cervus-Hephaestus Queens Club Social and Luncheon. Traditional Mardi Gras day parade route is shown to the right, starting at 2:00 pm. Pages to the king were William Montgomery, son of William and Julie Ann Montgomery; and Miller Fuhrer, son of Mallory Johnson Fuhrer and Cory Fuhrer. Brocato Photography Photos. His mythological counterparts were the Greek Hermes and the Roman Mercury. The parade follows the uptown route for parades starting at Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street; proceed north to St. Charles; proceed east on St. Charles to Lee Circle continuing on St. Charles to Canal Street. When they asked Lee Vaccari to serve as king in 1969, he decided that the Krewe of Hephaestus should be a formal organization with a membership and a kings club and queens club. Monthly board meetings of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association are held in a spacious resort hotel ballroom nestled inside the Georgia park. Copyright 2019 Krewe of Hephaestus - All Rights Reserved. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. Entertainment was provided by Dance World. The Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party was held Feb. 3. The Krewe of Proteus is the longest riding "Old Line" Night Parade Krewe in New Orleans Carnival after the Mistick Krewe and the Knights of Momus, stopped parading in 1992. Subscribe and see the e-Edition of the St. Mary Now for the complete story. KWBJ does not own the rights to any music performed. Parading krewe members are usually responsible for buying their own throws such as beads and coins, which are thrown to parade spectators according to tradition. It has already come up. A graduate of LSU, she's now a first-year law student at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. The company's principal address is 1430 Sandra . While at LSU, Armato volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and The Painted Turtle Camp, and was a member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Delta Zeta and Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. Entertainment was provided by Dance World. Representing the Han Dynasty: Mary Catherine Reggie, daughter of Mary Michelle Reggie and Raymond Reggie, as Lavish Silks and Tommy Hover as the Han Warrior. The maids and dukes represented the aspects of Poseidons magical world. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade: 2 p.m., begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St. Siracusaville Parade: 1 p.m., participants line up on Siracusa Road at 1 p.m. and proceed to James Street See. FEB 21 - Siracusaville Parade. Dohmann, Jerry Bostic, Drake Stansbury, Cecil Hernandez, Tommy Mahfouz and Greg Hamer. Hephaestus flag bearers bring forth the parade. Pages to the queen were Emma Reasoner, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Reasoner; and Kate Murray, daughter of Virgil and Elizabeth Murray. Bourgeois is married to Ruth Bourgeois and they have two daughters, Natalie and Madeline. MAR 1 - Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Past queens were special guests at the Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party. Her escort was Andy Walker. The oldest area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, celebrated 60 years Saturday with a tableau at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. St. Mary Parishs Oldest & most prestigious carnival organization. Representing the Ming Dynasty: Gabrielle Robicheaux, daughter of Darren and Bobby Jo Robicheaux, as Ming Vase and Kody Written as the Ming Warrior. A growing movement by some conservatives, including Kemp, seeks to avoid divisive topics about the history of race in the U.S. And on the other side, activists like Atlanta civil rights attorney Gerald Griggs say they'll continue to demand change. Bourgeois is married to Ruth Bourgeois and they have two daughters, Natalie and Madeline. Members of the Ku Klux Klan burn a cross on top of Stone Mountain while initiating 700 new members in July 1948. Morgan City. The theme of the ball, held in the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, was Dynasties of China. In 1961 the Ladies Fire Auxiliary instituted their own krewe with a court and ball, under the name Krewe, Hephaestus, the god of fire and metal working. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. Hephaestus King and Queen LXIII Eric Melancon and Anna Armato greeted by the crowd on Fat Tuesday. They have a son and daughter-in-law, Brannon and Danielle Melancon, of Centerville; and a daughter, Mary Jordan Melancon. We do not own. [citation needed]. Gerard Bourgeois and Emma Levert Aucoin reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LXI during the Krewe of Hephaestus court held Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Sixth Street, Morgan City Morgan City, LA 70380. The Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party was held Feb. 3. He reinstituted Mardi Gras parades and included all former kings and queens as part of the history and membership of Hephaestus. He says the carving represents one thing: a continuation of white supremacy, well past the Civil War. Children jump excitedly while waiting for throws. Brocato Photography. King Hephaestus LVIII Derald J. Hardaway and Queen Hephaestus LVIII Abigail Kathleen Askew, daughter of Carter and Colleen Askew, reigned at the Morgan City Auditorium over the city's oldest krewe at the Feb. 10, 2018 ball. The Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party was held Jan. 21 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Morgan City. 1914 Joseph Dyer (decd.) Lifestyle Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party This couples parade has marching music, festive floats and tons to throw. Reigning over the event was King and Queen Hephaestus LX Allie Al Adams III and Madeline Margaret Hover. Aucoin's former family krewe royalty are aunt, Cynthia Aucoin (Queen Hephaestus XIII); grandfather, M.D. Representing Star-Lord Peter Quill and The Black Hole were Jeremy Fraley and Emma Aucoin, daughter of Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory P. Aucoin. He is an estate planning and business attorney,. Representing Monsters of the Deep, Kennedy Grizzaffi is the daughter of Frank Boo and Jodi Grizzaffi. Siracusaville. The king graduated from Hahnville High School and LSU, completing his education at LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Hover and Garret LeBlanc. Reigning over the event was King and Queen Hephaestus LX Allie "Al" Adams III and Madeline Margaret Hover. Local horse riders bring to a close the Hephaestus parade. Pages to the queen were Meredith Loupe, daughter of Neil and Jennifer Loupe; Evanna Broussard, daughter of Jules and Aggie Broussard; Mary Austin Adams, daughter of Austin and Elizabeth Bordelon Adams; and Edith Written, daughter of Kody and Lauren Written. We've got to clean it up," Evans said. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Krewe of Proteus utilize flambeaux to light the parade route. None of the three men was from Georgia, and the carving isn't even that old, having been finished in 1972. Copyright 2019 Krewe of Hephaestus - All Rights Reserved. History Two federal courts later decided that the ordinance was an unconstitutional infringement on First Amendment rights of free association and an unwarranted intrusion into the privacy of the groups subject to the ordinance. A few of the many advantages of Hephaestus membership are: Hephaestus is for both spouses, or for singles and his or her guest. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. (Morgan City) The Krewe of Hephaestus, the oldest krewe in the Morgan City area, rolls for its 55th year. Grady Vickery is with the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Hover. In May, the board voted to relocate Confederate flags away from the main hiking area. Adeline Josephine Dohmann, daughter of Joey and Sharon Dohmann, was the gift bearer. "Three acres of solid granite, it's probably not going anywhere, that's why we're telling the story about it.". He and his wife, Connie, have two daughters, Fallon Hardaway Mason, of Fairfax, Virginia, and Victoria Tagliabue Mathews, of Rowlett, Texas. Armato is the daughter of John and Nicol Armato. Siracusaville. Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras Parade - Canceled Gueydan Annual Mardi Gras Run and Parade - January 29 & 30 Friday - Live music 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday - Run starts at 9 a.m., parade begins at 3 p.m.. 2022 Krewe of Hephaestus KWBJ Live 1.18K subscribers Subscribe Like 391 views Streamed 1 year ago Live coverage of the Krewe of Hephaestus Mardi Gras parade from Morgan City, LA. Some krewes also have other events, such as private dances or parties, for members throughout the year. New Orleans, Zulu Uptown 8:00 a.m. New Orleans,Rex Uptown 10:00 a.m. New Orleans,Elks Orleanians Uptown follows Rex. The Krewe of Hephaestus offers two membership options. Fees can range from thousands of dollars a year per person for the most elaborate parades, to as little as $20 a year for smaller clubs. "Relive Lafayette's Mardi Gras history as captured in the pages of The Daily Advertiser", "At 50, Endymion is the largest krewe in New Orleans, but it wasn't always 'super', "Mardi Gras Sisterhood: All-female krewes are redefining Carnival -- with a woman's touch", "Diverse Gasparilla parade has transcended insult of racism", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Krewe&oldid=1150331127, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, La Socit Pas Si Secrte Des Champs-lyses, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 14:52. As for what he can do about it, he says his hands are tied by a Georgia law that protects Confederate monuments and by the sheer size of the task. Theme of the evening was "Dynasties of China." Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Following the ball, a royal breakfast was served to guests. Siracusaville. Traditional Mardi Gras day parade route is shown to the right, starting at 2:00 pm. Hephaestus has an ownership interest in its floats, and its Mardi Gras parades are outstanding and fun for all who participate. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. CajunCoast.com. From left are the Adamses, Greg Aucoin and Michelle Trapp with their daughter, Queen Hephaestus LXI Emma Levert Aucoin, Bourgeois and wife Ruth Bourgeois, Jennifer Wise and 2022 Captain Michael Wise. "I'm sure the carving will come up. Past kings attending the Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party were, seated from left, Tommy Mahfouz, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois, King Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois, Jerry Bostic and Billy Pecoraro. Brocato Photography. King Hephaestus LVIII Derald J. Hardaway and Queen Hephaestus LVIII Abigail Kathleen Askew, daughter of Carter and Colleen Askew, reigned at the Morgan City Auditorium over the city's oldest. Hephaestus has a rich heritage, dating from 1914, of outstanding royalty, innovative themes and gorgeous court and ball presentations. Standing from left are Gary Duhon, Andy Reed, Greg Price, A.J. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The dukes and maids represented various parties known to our culture as follows: Southern Garden Party, Carl Hebert and Ryan Catherine Caldwell, daughter of Greg and Stacey Caldwell; Hawaiian Luau, Drew Mallinckrodt and Gweneth Dohmann, daughter of Joey and Sharon Dohmann; High Tea Party, Jason Knope and Anna LeLeux, daughter of Jeff and Angelique LeLeux; New Years Eve, Briant Dozar and Ella Hover, daughter of Gary and Lisa Hover and Ryan and Shannon Bianchini; Fiesta, Brannon Melancon and Dru Fraley, daughter of Jeremy and Annette Fraley; and Jazz Brunch, Garret LeBlanc and Lucy Hamer, daughter of Gregory and Shannon Hamer. Representing Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker and the Stars were Burt Adams and Carolyn Sanford, daughter of Joe and Gina Sanford. Today, most Carnival krewes date their origins to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From long-standing krewes to new kids on the block, the Krewe of Hera Parade debuted its first parade in 2022! Criteria for krewe membership varies similarly, ranging from exclusive organizations largely limited to relatives of previous members to other organizations open to anyone able to pay the membership fee.