Knights of Hephaestus were Dwayne Aucoin, Gary Hover, John B. Morgan City. Hephaestus. Queen Hephaestus LXIII Anna Armato is a 2022 magna cum laude graduate of LSU in accounting. Copyright 2019 Krewe of Hephaestus - All Rights Reserved. Adeline Josephine Dohmann, daughter of Joey and Sharon Dohmann, was the gift bearer. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. None of the three men was from Georgia, and the carving isn't even that old, having been finished in 1972. 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. The 90-foot carving on the side of Stone Mountain in Georgia is the largest Confederate monument in the world. It should be inclusive, it should tell all of the history, and it should remove the hate, starting with the carving," said Griggs. The Krewe of Cleopatra is one of the few Super Krewes with only female members (with over 1,800 members and one of the largest parades participating in the New Orleans Mardi Gras). 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. Depicting The Lost City of Atlantis, Madeline Bourgeois' parents are Gerard and Ruth Bourgeois. The 2023 Krewe Captain Michael Vining led the ball, whose theme was Hephaestus Grand Soiree.. Stephens and the chairman of the Stone Mountain board, the Rev. [4] The state's oldest extant children's krewe, Oberon, is also based in Lafayette and was founded in 1928.[1]. You have permission to edit this article. I don't know," said Mosley, a Black pastor from Athens, Georgia recently appointed to head the board by Gov. Representing Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker and the Stars were Burt Adams and Carolyn Sanford, daughter of Joe and Gina Sanford. 'Hephaestus Grand Soiree' is theme for oldest Morgan City krewe's Feb. 18 ball. ball. The Coral Reef, Emily Colgin, is the daughter of Clint and Nicole Colgin. He is an estate planning and business attorney, practicing at Bourgeois Law, LLC., Morgan City. Krewe Captain Gary P. Stansbury depicted the Courageous Astronaut for the krewe's ball, the theme of which was "Intergalactic Voyage." While the imagery on the carving calls to mind the Civil War, no battles were fought at Stone Mountain. Following the ball, breakfast was served. Krewe of Hephaestus Hephaestus's Fat Tuesday parade closes area Mardi Gras celebration Tue, 02/21/2023 - 4:19pm 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. Hephaestus King and Queen LXIII Eric Melancon and Anna Armato greeted by the crowd on Fat Tuesday. Past kings in attendance included, seated from left, Billy Pecoraro, Sostenes Ruiz, Luke Manfre, Bourgeois, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois, Bob Wadhams and Roy Bergeron. "And I think what the CEO said, we want to tell the whole story, the good, the bad and the ugly.". On March 2, Chris Anthony Price and Mary Frances Aucoin, daughter of Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory Aucoin, reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LIX over the royal court of Morgan City's oldest. KWBJ does not own the rights to any music performed. In 1991 the New Orleans City Council, led by Democrat Dorothy Mae Taylor, passed an ordinance that required social organizations, including Mardi Gras Krewes, to certify publicly that they did not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation, in order to obtain parade permits and other public licensure. Court heralds were Beckett Minton and Fletcher Minton, sons of Coby and Caitlyn Minton. Representing Versailles were Mr. Luke Patterson and Miss Kate Patterson, daughter of Mr. Mike and Mrs. Erin Patterson. A krewe (pronounced "crew") is a social organization that stages parades and/or balls for the Carnival season. The dukes represented characters from various popular galactic television shows and movies. [6][7][8], The first Krewes to parade during Mardi Gras are referred to as "old line krewes". The king is vice president of sales for Central Boat Rentals. Hephaestus has an ownership interest in its floats, and its Mardi Gras parades are outstanding and fun for all who participate. Seated from left, Michelle Aucoin, Alaina Dozar, Queen Hephaestus LXI Emma Levert Aucoin, Mary Frances Aucoin and Allison Duffy. Past queens gathered in 2016 for the annual Cervus-Hephaestus Queens Club Social and Luncheon. The Krewe of Hephaestus Parade in Morgan City has a rich history of royalty dating to 1914, and parades were introduced in 1969. Past kings in attendance included, seated from left, Billy Pecoraro, Sostenes Ruiz, Luke Manfre, Bourgeois, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois, Bob Wadhams and Roy Bergeron. His mythological counterparts were the Greek Hermes and the Roman Mercury. Past queens were special guests at the Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party. Krewe of Hephaestus St. Mary Parish's Oldest & most prestigious carnival organization Site Content 2020 Court and Ball Madeline Margaret Hover and Allie "Al" Adams III reigned on Feb. 22 as King and Queen Hephaestus LX over the royal court of Morgan City's oldest krewe. The good, the bad and the ugly. Past Kings Past Queens. He says the carving represents one thing: a continuation of white supremacy, well past the Civil War. Sixth Street, Morgan City Morgan City, LA 70380. Representing The French Riviera were Mr. Shaun Roberie and Miss Brittany Roberie, daughter of Mr. Shaun and Mrs. Bridgett Roberie. Al and Shelly Adams hosted the party in honor of King Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois. Some krewes restrict their membership to one sex, while others allow co-ed membership. Krewe of Hephaestus. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. CajunCoast.com. Following the ball, a royal breakfast was served to guests. The Krewe of Hephaestus offers two membership options. Krewe Captain Gregory Hamer Jr. depicted the Mighty Dragon, with the maids and dukes representing the regions and symbols of China. Theme of the evening was "Dynasties of China." Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. These members may only join as a single member. The queen is the daughter of John B. and Tracie Hover and a graduate of Berwick High School. Bourgeois is married to Ruth Bourgeois and they have two daughters, Natalie and Madeline. 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. 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. 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. Hephaestus is Morgan City's oldest chartered krewe. Knights of Hephaestus were Dwayne Aucoin, Gary Hover, John B. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The Krewe of Hephaestus Kings Party was held Jan. 21 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. This year we are celebrating our 59th year. The Krewe of Hephaestus kicked off the Mardi Gras season with its 12th Night Party on Jan. 6. History 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. The 2023. Some also make a point of supporting charities and good causes. The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 44442845N. Gift Bearers were Miss Rosalie Leonard, daughter of Mr. Devin and Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard and Miss Emma Lind, daughter of Mr. Erik and Mrs. Stephanie Lind. 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. The event will be held Feb. 25 at Caf Jo Jos in Morgan City. 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. Representing Officer William Adama and the Earth were Duane Hirsch and Morgan Boudreaux, daughter of Scott and Alita Boudreaux. Parade floats still use original chassis from the early 1880s. in Lafayette and Baton Rouge) and along the Gulf of Mexico, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida, Springtime Tallahassee, and Krewe of Amalee in DeLand, Florida with the Mardi Gras on Mainstreet Parade as well as in La Crosse, Wisconsin[1] and at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Hephaestus is Morgan Citys oldest chartered krewe. "I'm sure the carving will come up. Bolton was one of several out of town bands for the Hephaestus parade. As the social justice movement has gained steam, so have the crowds at the meetings. They have three married children, Ashton and Allie Adams IV, of The Woodlands, Texas; Dr. Austin and Elizabeth Adams, of Homewood, Alabama; and Grant and Alaina Adams Dozar, of The Woodlands. [3], The krewe system then spread from Mobile and New Orleans to other towns and cities with French Catholic heritage, including those with their own Mardi Gras traditions (such as the Courir de Mardi Gras). Time to plan for Mardi Gras in N.O. In recent years, activists have increased calls for the Confederate imagery to be removed. Gift bearers were Delaney Jane Graves, daughter of Vince and Natalie Graves and Sofi Beatrix Leiko Parker, daughter of Richard and Brandy Parker. **A High School graduate, under the age of 21, may join the krewe only if their parents are members. Krewe of Thoth, named for the Egyptian god of wisdom. Krewe members are assessed fees in order to pay for the parade or ball. Siracusaville. MORGAN CITY Kenneth C. Cefalu and Abigail Kay Conrad, daughter of Elwood and Frances Stevens and Daniel and Rebecca Conrad, reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LIII over the royal court of one. But a new advisory committee that will decide what that "whole story" looks like is likely to face increased pressure. Hosting the event were Luke and Judith Manfre in honor of King Hephaestus LVI Dr. Robert Bourgeois and his wife, Tari. King and Queen Hephaestus LXI Gerard Bourgeois and Emma Levert Aucoin will bid farewell when the Krewe of Hephaestus holds its court presentation at 8 p.m. Location: Sixth Street, Morgan City. "Three acres of solid granite, it's probably not going anywhere, that's why we're telling the story about it.". 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 board that controls Stone Mountain State Park meets again Monday to discuss incremental changes to the way the Confederacy is portrayed. Krewe of Proteus utilize flambeaux to light the parade route. Knights of Hephaestus were Messieurs Dwayne Aucoin, Gary Hover, John B. Representing the Qing Dynasty: Julianna Hernandez, daughter of Cecil and Kim Hernandez, as Theatre and the Arts and Conner LeBlanc as the Qing Warrior. A few of the many advantages of Hephaestus membership are: Hephaestus is for both spouses, or for singles and his or her guest. Representing Star-Lord Peter Quill and The Black Hole were Jeremy Fraley and Emma Aucoin, daughter of Michelle Trapp and Judge Gregory P. Aucoin. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2 p.m. CajunCoast.com. The Krewe of Hephaestus celebrated the start of Mardi Gras season with its traditional Twelfth Night Queens Party held Jan. 6. Mon, 2016-01-18 12:57. The god Thoth is traditionally represented by the body of a man and the head of an ibis. Cajun flavor meets fresh-from-the-dock seafood along the Cajun Coast. We do not own. Dr. Eric Melancon and Anna Armato reigned over the royal court of Morgan City's oldest krewe as King and Queen Hephaestus LXIII on Feb. 18 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Brian Kemp. Despite the carving controversy, the park remains popular, drawing 3 million visitors a year. Her escort was Austin Adams. Reigning over the event was King and Queen Hephaestus LX Allie Al Adams III and Madeline Margaret Hover. Melancon was born and raised in south Louisiana and resides in Patterson. Hover and Garret LeBlanc. 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. New Orleans,Argus Metairie 10:00 a.m. New Orleans,Elks Jeffersonians Metairie after Jefferson. [1][2][3] The parade of the krewe of Proteus traditionally travels an Uptown or St. Charles route ending on Canal Street. Her long-term goal is to work at Darnall Sikes of Lafayette after she passes the exam. New Orleans,Crescent City Uptown follows Elks. "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. Crowds lined the streets for the last local Mardi Gras parade. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn't going anywhere. Subscribe and see the e-Edition of the St. Mary Now for the complete story. Celebrate at festivals & events throughout the year on the Cajun Coast! Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, on horseback. She is also a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. The Krewe of Hephaestus King's Party was held Feb. 3. Mardi Gras began in Morgan City in 1914 with the first king and queen being Joseph Dyer and Mrs. Leta Prohaska Miller. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Standing from left are Cecil Hernandez, Al Adams, Dr. Bob Bourgeois, Chris Price, AJ Dohmann, Dr. James Lam, Greg Price and David Patterson. A graduate of LSU, she's now a first-year law student at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. But Stone Mountain CEO Bill Stephens says some businesses no longer want to hold their conventions at the park's hotels. in Lafayette and Baton Rouge) and along the Gulf of Mexico, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida . Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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. Theme of the evening was Dynasties of China. Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Proteus is an offshoot of Mistick Krewe, and Knights of Momus - formed because the Mistick Krewe's waiting list was too long. 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. Morgan City. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. Standing from left are Gary Duhon, Andy Reed, Greg Price, A.J. Please read the stipulations below to determine which membership option is best for you and/or your family. King and Queen Hephaestus LIX (59) will reign this year. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. Portraying Pirates Treasure, Katie Conrad's parents are Kenneth and Rosalind Conrad. They have a son and daughter-in-law, Brannon and Danielle Melancon, of Centerville; and a daughter, Mary Jordan Melancon. 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. The Magnificent Ocean, Lexi Landry, is the daughter of Ryan and Stacey Landry, and was escorted by Casey Shannon. The king is president of Stewart Supply and is the husband of Shelly Martin Adams.