The week previous to last week's ice storm, I was asked by Vantage Health to be filmed giving a lecture on the history of Mardi Gras in Monroe. It premiered last Friday on Facebook and was placed on their YouTube channel as well. Check it out! https://youtu.be/rcPIgIGRJig
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History of Mardi Gras in Monroe program tomorrow!
Just a heads-up! Tomorrow morning at 10:30 on the Ouachita Parish Facebook page, I will be going live to talk about the history of Mardi Gras in Monroe! I'll touch on the Mardi Gras Ball in 1869, the XYZ club parades of the 30's and 40's all the way up to the Krewes of Janus … Continue reading History of Mardi Gras in Monroe program tomorrow!
Krewe Themes
Continuing on from yesterday's topic, Each year's parade has an overall "theme". The themes are suggested and voted on by krewe members years in advance. Each float has to go along with that year's theme. Here are the past years parades and their themes: Krewe of Janus 1984: Gateways... Beginnings1984 - 1985: The World of … Continue reading Krewe Themes
Krewe of Janus Kings and Queens
Tis the season in Louisiana! The Krewe of Janus rolls tomorrow, and I thought I would provide a list of the past kings and queens since the beginning in 1984! Here is a list of all years to date: 1984 - Dr. Creighton Chandler, Jr. and Kay LaFrance I 1984 - 1985 - Don Domangue … Continue reading Krewe of Janus Kings and Queens
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 