February 2014 Bayou Catholic - Mardi Gras

Catholic

di G r a r a 2 01 4

ss

M M

Bayou

The area’s most comprehensive carnival guide

FLIP IT

for the Regular Issue of Bayou Catholic LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

HOUMA, LA ~ FEBRUARY 2014 ~ COMPLIMENTARY

Mardi Gras 2014

Parade Schedule n Adonis (Morgan City) .............................................. 13 n Ambrosia (Thibodaux) ............................................... 9 n Aphrodite (Houma) .................................................. 12 n Apollo (Lockport) ..................................................... 14 n Athena (Golden Meadow) ........................................ 11 n Aquarius (Houma) ..................................................... 7 n Atlantis (Golden Meadow) ...................................... 16 n Bayou Petit Caillou (Chauvin) ................................. 8 n Bonne Terre (Montegut) .......................................... 27 n Choupic (Choupic/Chackbay) .................................. 26 n Chronos (Thibodaux) ............................................... 17 n Cleopatra (Houma) .................................................. 23 n Cleophas (Thibodaux) ............................................. 17 n Dionysus (Berwick) ................................................. 16 n Future Mardi Gras dates ........................................ 11 n Galatea (Morgan City) ............................................ 20 n Ghana (Thibodaux) ................................................. 24 2

n Gheens (Gheens) ..................................................... 27 n Grand Isle Independent Parade ............................. 16 n Hephaestus (Morgan City) ...................................... 26 n Hercules (Houma) ..................................................... 6 n Houmas (Houma) .................................................... 28 n Hyancinthians (Houma) .......................................... 10 n Kajuns (Houma) ...................................................... 30 n Kiddies (Raceland) .................................................. 13 n Le Krewe des T-Cajuns (Larose) ............................... 8 n Le Krewe Du Bon Temps (Larose) .......................... 14 n Local Parade Calendar .............................................. 4 n Mardi Gras (Houma) ............................................... 14 n Montegut Children’s Parade (Montegut) ............... 18 n Neptune (Golden Meadow) ..................................... 24 n Nereids (Golden Meadow) ....................................... 20 n New Orleans Carnival parades ................................ 5 n Pandas (Houma) ...................................................... 12 n Shaka (Thibodaux) .................................................. 11 n Terreanians (Houma) .............................................. 18 n Titans (Houma) ........................................................ 10 n Versailles (Larose) ..................................................... 8 n Xanadu (Labadieville) ............................................. 22 Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

3

www.bayoucatholic.com

2014

February and March

Parade Calendars

Local Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

21

Friday

22

Houma Hercules

25

24

26

27

Houma Aquarius Chauvin Bayou Petit Caillou

742 Highway 182 Houma, LA 70364 (985) 872-2413 www.cenac.com

23

Saturday

Larose Le Krewe des T-Cajuns Thibodaux Ambrosia

28

1

Larose Versailles

Raceland Kiddies

Houma Mardi Gras

Thibodaux Shaka

Houma Pandas Aphrodite

Berwick Dionysus

Houma Hyacinthians Titans

Morgan City Adonis Golden Meadow Athena

Thibodaux Cleophas Chronos Grand Isle Grand Isle Houma Terreanians Montegut Montegut Morgan City Galatea Golden Meadow Nereids

Lockport Apollo Larose Le Krewe Du Bon Temps

4

3 Labadieville Xanadu Houma Cleopatra

Fat Tuesday Montegut Bonne Terre

Golden Meadow Neptune Gheens Gheens Houma Houmas Kajuns Morgan City Hephaestus Choupic Choupic Thibodaux Ghana

M M

2

Golden Meadow Atlantis

i Gr a s d a r 0 14 2 Bayou Catholic

New Orleans 9

Sunday

Slidell Slidellians 1:00 p.m.

Claude follows

10

Monday

11

Tuesday

Mardi Gras Safety Tips

16 Metairie Little Rascals Noon Perseus

18

17

12Wednesday 13

Thursday

14

Friday

15

Saturday

~ Stay in well-lit and populated areas. ~ Select a meeting place and time in advance in case you get separated from friends and family. ~ Parking is limited. Do not part on the parade route, in front of driveways or fire hydrants and other no parking areas. Vehicles may be towed due to parking violations. If in doubt, don’t. ~ Don’t carry large sums of money. Be aware of pickpockets. ~ Dress comfortably, leave valuables at home or store them out of sight. ~ Drink responsibly. No underage drinking. Obey the drinking age requirements and laws. ~ Do not accept drinks from someone you don’t know and do not leave drinks unattended. ~ No glass containers or silly string on the parade routes. ~ Cooperate with law enforcement officials. ~ Never leave children unattended. Instruct them to report to the nearest police officer if they get lost. ~ Each young child should have identifying information on them which includes their name, address and emergency contact telephone number. ~ Do not throw anything to or at a float or float rider. ~ Plan your day in advance.

20

19

21

Uptown Oshun 6:00 p.m.

Cleopatra 6:30 p.m.

Slidell 1:00 p.m.

Eve

Mandeville 7:00 p.m.

Metairie Excalibur 7:00 p.m.

Atlas 7:30 p.m.

22

West Bank Adonis 11:45 a.m.

St. Bernard Nemesis 1:00 p.m.

Uptown Pontchartrain 1:00 p.m.

Choctaw 2:00 p.m.

Freret 2:30 p.m.

Sparta 6:00 p.m.

Pygmalion 6:45 p.m.

Caesar

Metairie 6:00 p.m.

Covington Olympia 6:00 p.m.

23 Uptown Carrollton Noon King Arthur 1:00 p.m.

Alla 1:00 p.m.

25

24

26 Druids Nyx

Slidell Dionysus 1:00 p.m.

27 Uptown 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Babylon Chaos Muses

Uptown 5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Titans

28

Uptown Hermes 6:00 p.m.

D’Etat 6:30 p.m.

Morpheus 7:00 p.m.

Slidell Selene 6:30 p.m.

Metairie Centurions 7:00 p.m.

1

West Bank NOMTOC 10:45 a.m.

Iris Tucks

Uptown Okeanos 11:00 a.m.

Mid City 11:45 a.m.

Thoth Noon Bacchus 5:15 p.m.

Metairie Napoleon 5:00 p.m.

3 Proteus Orpheus Zeus

Uptown 5:15 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Metairie 7:00 p.m.

Uptown 11:00 a.m.

Noon

Mid-City Endymion 4:15 p.m.

Isis

2

Slidell 6:30 p.m.

Metairie 6:30 p.m.

4

Fat Tuesday

Uptown Zulu 8:00 a.m.

Rex 10:00 a.m.

Elks Orleans follows Crescent City follows Grela

West Bank 10:00 a.m.

Metairie Argus 10:00 a.m.

Elks Jeffersonians follows Krewe of Jefferson follows

742 Highway 182 Houma, LA 70364 (985) 872-2413 www.cenac.com

Mardi Gras 2014

Hercules

Houma Friday, February 21, 6:00 p.m.

BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

T

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

TOWN HALL

BOND ST.

he Krewe of Hercules will parade through Houma, Friday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.

Theme for 2014 is “Hercules Sails the Seven Seas.” The krewe will parade 33 floats, all of which are double-decker floats. The krewe was formed in 1984 by its parade captain S.P. LaRussa, with the help of approximately 18 others, and today is the largest men’s club in the tri-parish area with an excess of 675 members.

According to krewe officials it was formed in order to have a men’s night parade. King Hercules XXX is Ron Ward; parade captain is S.P. LaRussa and tableau captain is Mark Pitre. Hercules is celebrating its 30th year.

6

Bella Cosa Fine Gifts announces “the Royal Courts of our local Mardi Gras Krewes are registered!”

Come and select a gift and we will wrap and deliver it for you.

Free Gift Wrapping and Free Local Delivery (Houma and Thibodaux)

649 Corporate Drive ~ Houma, LA “Across the street from God’s Promises”

985-868-1944 Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm ~ Saturday 10am - 4pm Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Aquarius

Houma Saturday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

TOWN HALL

BOND ST.

T

he Krewe of Aquarius will celebrate its 20th year anniversary, Saturday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in Houma. The Tri-Region Women’s Carnival Club, Inc. was formed by Tana Marcel and Nancy Carlos.

The krewe has 300 members. The theme for this year is “Magical Fun.” The queen was chosen by “finding the gold crown in the king cake.” Each piece of cake was pre-cut and a number was placed on each piece. Everyone pulled a number, and was then given that particular portion of cake.

There was also a mask in the king cake for the runner up in case something happened where the queen could not ride. This year’s Queen XX is Penny LeBoeuf.

The krewe president is Tammy Malbrough. Parade captain is Cheryl LeBlanc. There will be 20 floats, five bands and The 610 Stompers.

7

e e f f a a s s a a e e v v a a H H d nd a an y y p p p p a a H H s s a a r r G G i i d d r r a a M M Leslie Daigle, PT • Eddie Himel, PT, DSc., OCS, Cert. MDT John Daigle, PT, OCS, COMT • Tracy Peltier, PT, CMT Steven Landry, OT, CHT • Sawyer Triche, PT, DPT

447-3164

808 Bayou Lane ~ Thibodaux

876-1155

1321 Grand Caillou ~ Houma

223-4760

119 Bayou Gardens ~ Houma

www.ptcenter-la.com www.bayoucatholic.com

Mardi Gras 2014

T-Cajuns Bayou Petit Caillou Larose Saturday, February 22 Noon

“L

e Krewe des T-Cajuns” will parade for its 17th year, Saturday, Feb. 22, at Noon, in Larose. The children’s parade, with its theme “Celebrating the Holidays,” will leave from East Fifth Street and proceed south on LA 657 and cross the draw bridge to LA 1 and head south until the Rite Aid parking lot where it will disband.

The krewe has approximately 250 children that will ride 25 homemade floats.

8

Chauvin Saturday, February 22 Noon

T

he Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou will parade Saturday, Feb. 22, at Noon, from the Chauvin pool, north to St. Joseph Church and disband at Sarah Bridge. This non-profit organization was formed in 1985 for the purpose of offering entertainment on the bayou. An estimated 11 throwing floats, and the king and queen float will participate. The king and queen this year are Blair Luke and Trista Lebouef. The approximately 250 members make their own floats for the parade and “anything goes – truck, float or whatever.”

This year the theme is “Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou Goes Mardi Gras New Orleans Style.” The parade captain is Justin Martin; co-captain is Courtney Battise.

The grand marshal will be Evey Trosclair.

The Wishing Well, Inc. 609 Legion Ave., Houma 851-1110 Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Versailles

Larose Sunday, February 23 Noon

T

he Krewe of Versailles will roll for its 40th year in Larose at Noon, Sunday, Feb. 23. The parade will begin at Hwy. 24 in Larose and end at Cut Off Elementary School.

Krewe of Versailles was formed in 1974. The krewe consists of different riding clubs who own their floats. The theme this year will be “Versailles on Broadway.”

The king and queen this year are Charles Michael Callais and Blanche Bouvier Callais. The parade will include 17 floats with the South Lafourche High School and Larose/Cut Off Middle School bands. The co-ed organization has 200 members. The parade captain is Kris Gaudet.

Ambrosia

Thibodaux Saturday, February 22, 5:30 p.m.

LA HWY. 1

ST. MARY HWY.

JACKSON ST.

MENARD ST.

ARDOYNE ST.

BAYOU LANE

E. 7TH ST.

PECAN ST.

ST. JOSEPH CO-CATHEDRAL

START AND FINISH

AUDUBON DR.

CITY HALL

2ND ST.

RAILROAD TRACKS

CANAL BLVD.

T

he Krewe of Ambrosia will parade for its 29th year Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Theme for 2014 is “Ambrosia Rocks Through the Night 2014.”

The first parade was held in 1986 when a group of interested people felt a need for another carnival parade in the Thibodaux area.

This year’s parade will feature 20 double-decker floats and 100 units.

King Ambrosia XXIX is Jared Toups and Queen Ambrosia XXIX is Megi Callais. The krewe consists of over 300 members. The parade captain is Glen Raffray; Tracey Westerman is the ball captain.

9

Specializing In Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee and Hand Surgery 525 St. Mary Street Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

985-446-6284 1-800-521-2647

Neil J. Maki, MD Nicole Orgeron Bourgeois, PA-C

www.bayoucatholic.com

Mardi Gras 2014

Hyacinthians BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

T

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

Houma Sunday, February 23, Noon

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

TOWN HALL

BOND ST.

he Krewe of Hyacinthians will parade Sunday, Feb. 23, at Noon. The 365-member krewe will have 17 double-decker throwing floats, two maids’ floats and one queen float for 2014.

The Ladies’ Carnival Club, Inc. was organized in 1951, and the first parade was in 1952. This is the 63rd annual presentation.

Theme for the parade this year is “Viva Las Vegas.” The first king and queen were Gardeline Sharp and Conrad Lirette who reigned in 1952. King Hyacinth is Mike Tilton and Queen Hyacinth LXIII is Pat L. Adams. The captain of the parade is Vickie Rhodes.

Captain of the ball is Lynn Myers.

10

Titans

Houma Sunday, February 23 follows Krewe of Hyacinthians

T

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

he Terrebonne Family Carnival Club Inc., Krewe of Titans will make its sixth appearance Sunday, Feb. 23, following the Krewe of Hyacinthians on the west side route in Houma. The theme for this year is “Come Out and Play with the Krewe of Titans.” The krewe was formed to provide a family oriented group for men, women and children to participate. The 400-member krewe will have 19 floats this year. Membership is open to anyone. The grand marshals will be “We Stand Bayou” and “My Heart’s Desire Animal Rescue.”

The krewe president is Taisha Robichaux, vice-president, Donna Billot. Parade captain is Shannon Lagendyk.

Shaka

Thibodaux Sunday, February 23, 1:30 p.m.

JACKSON ST.

LVD.

NARROW ST.

BA CK

ST.

AL B

N. 2ND

CAN

E. 7 TH S

MEN ARD

SCHOOL ST.

T.

ST. CHARLES ST.

ST.

ST. CHARLES ST.

IRIS ST. START

END

MLK DR.

BAYOU LANE

T

he Krewe of Shaka will roll through the streets of Thibodaux for the 18th year with 18 floats and four marching bands, Sunday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m. The theme of the parade is “Shaka Mardi Gras Celebration.”

The Krewe of Shaka was formed Jan. 18, 1995, and has 35 members. Membership is open.

Krewe members must be 21 years and older. The krewe is all about togetherness and leadership for the community. The names of the king and queen are kept secret until the ball. Last year’s king and queen were Philip Joseph and Denise Jones-Adams. The captain is Denise Jones–Adams; first cocaptain is Philip Joseph; second co-captain is Leroy Norman.

11

Athena

T

Golden Meadow Friday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.

he Krewe of Athena will roll through Golden Meadow for its third annual parade Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. The parade, with its theme “Krewe of Athena Salutes Children’s Fantasies,” will follow the traditional Golden Meadow parade route. Sixteen illuminated floats and marching units will parade along Bayou Lafourche during the night parade.

Queen Athena III for 2014 is Angela Johnston. Krewe membership is at 225.

Mardi Gras 2014 - 2022 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

March 4 February 17 February 9 February 28 February 13 March 5 February 25 February 16 March 1 February 21

www.bayoucatholic.com

Mardi Gras 2014

Aphrodite

Houma Friday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.

BAYOU GARDENS

T

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

TOWN HALL

BOND ST.

he Krewe of Aphrodite, now in its 31st year, will parade through the streets of Houma at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. There will be 20 floats, several marching bands including South Terrebonne, H.L. Bourgeois, Ellender and Morgan City high schools, Lacache/Montegut middle schools and Mire Elementary, the Shriners, Kajun Grotto and Selucry. The krewe consists of approximately 450 women who are united in promoting civic and social activities during the Mardi Gras season. Theme for 2014 is “Aphrodite Goes on Vacation.”

The club was founded in 1983.

Reigning as Queen Aphrodite XXXI is Nanette McElroy. Sharon Pontiff is the parade captain.

12

T

Pandas

he St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Krewe of Pandas will parade Friday, Feb. 28, at 12:30 p.m. The Krewe of Pandas is put on by the kindergartners of St. Bernadette School. The parade will begin on B Street next to the school, turn on

Houma Friday, February 28 12:30 p.m.

Winter Visitors?

Let Terminix, your local pest experts, rid your home of unwelcome winter guests!

PEST CONTROL

985-868-3920

TERMITE PREVENTION

HOME INSULATION

www.terminix-houma.com

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Mire, go down E Street, turn left onto Kenny Street and disband at the Herbert Hall parking lot.

The krewe is in its 20th year. The parade features kindergartners with motorized vehicles, Vandebilt Catholic High School Band and several special mascots.

Gold’n Mardi GiftsGras Unlimited Headquarters New Shipment of Shirts Long & Short, T-shirts Large selection to choose from King, Queen & Court Jewelry Ball Gowns • Suits • Tiaras and Jewelry for Children Rhinestone Pins • Crown Rings • Ball Jewelry Court Suits (teens) • Hats • Shoes • Purses • Gloves

209 Bayou Gardens Blvd.

Houma • 985-868-2052

Adonis

Morgan City Friday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.

SECOND

ONSTEAD

R II VICTO

NINTH

SIXTH

FRONT

FEDERAL

MARGUERITE

BRASHEAR

START GREENWOOD

.

U.S

ENDS AT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM MYRTLE

90

Kiddies

T

T

he Krewe of Adonis will make its 39th presentation for 2014 Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., in Morgan City. Theme for this year is “Adonis Candy Emporium.” There will be 14 floats, two bands, and 10 sound systems.

There will also be a traveling spot light. Adonis is the only night time parade in St. Mary Parish. The parade begins under the new bridge on Federal Avenue and Brashear then proceeds to Onstead Street.

From there it will take a right on Onstead to Sixth Street, a right on Sixth to Marguerite Street, a left on Marguerite and will stop to do the official toast of royalty on Marguerite in front of Morgan City Junior High School, then take a right on Hwy. 70, then take a left on Clothilde to Victor II Blvd., a right on Victor II to Myrtle Street and a right on Myrtle to end at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. 13 The krewe was formed in 1975.

King and queen this year will be Chuck Landry and Mrs. Dean (Sheila) Adams. Keith Leonard is the krewe captain. The grand marshal is King Adonis XXXVIII Raymond Pisani.

Raceland Friday, February 28, Noon

he Krewe of Kiddies from St. Mary’s Nativity School in Raceland will roll their 23 decorated wagon-floats through the school grounds on Friday, Feb. 28, at Noon. The theme of this year’s parade is “Louisiana Festivals.” The tradition dates back to 1973 as an art project for the sixth grade students with the idea of further development of community among parents and parishioners. This type of creativity allows the students to

show their talents and express themselves without words.

Selection of king and queen and their court is done at random with each grade being represented.

Beads are collected from the student body a few weeks before the parade. Patients from the area nursing home are invited as special guests and provide their own king and queen. The police department is on hand for safety, and a grand marshal, chosen from the community, leads the

parade. The floats are designed by fifth graders and are pulled by students from the sixth grade.

The bazaar begins at 11 a.m. followed by the parade at Noon.

The major characters represented are senior king and queen, grand marshal, junior king and queen, dukes and maids, priest, sister, police officer and firefighter. This year the king and queen are kindergartners Skye Falgout and Claire Blanchard. The public is invited to attend.

www.bayoucatholic.com

Mardi Gras 2014

HOWARD AVE.

JAMES RD.

PROSPECT RD.

BAYOU TERREBONNE

EAST MAIN ST.

Mardi Gras

Houma Saturday, March 1, 6:00 p.m.

START

BINGO HALL

END

N. VAN AVE.

TUNNEL BLVD.

GRAND CAILLOU RD.

T

he Krewe of Mardi Gras, in its 20th year, will parade Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m., on the east side of Houma.

S.P. LaRussa and friends formed the East Houma Carnival Club, Inc. in November 1993, with the intention of forming a male/female club to parade on the east side of Houma. It is the only parade on the east side of Houma. King XX is Kurt Blanchard and Queen XX is Jeanette Duplantis. Grand marshal is State Senator Norby Chabert. There will be 26 floats this year. Membership is open for the 650-member krewe; dues are $250, male or female which includes a purple, green and gold costume. Members must be 18 years or older, male or female.

Those interested can contact S.P. LaRussa, parade captain, at 872-0444.

14

Apollo

Lockport Saturday, March 1, Noon

T

he Krewe of Apollo will march along the streets of Lockport, Saturday, March 1, at Noon. There will be 19 throwing floats plus a king’s float, a maid’s float and a krewe captain’s float. This year’s theme is “Apollo Travels the World.”

The krewe is celebrating 50 years this carnival season. The king is Lance Adams. The president is Jason Legendre, vice-president is Terry Danos and krewe captain is Brian Hebert. Each float has its own individual theme. A unique feature of the Lockport parade is people who call themselves “the Mardi Gras.” These people dress in costumes and walk in the parade.

They visit parade goers and throw beads along the way. Anyone can walk in the parade as a “Mardi Gras,” just as long as safety rules and regulations are followed.

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Du Bon Temps

Larose Saturday, March 1, 5:50 p.m.

L

e Krewe Du Bon Temps, which was formed in 2005, will roll through Larose Saturday, March 1, 5:50 p.m., with a total of nine illuminated single, double and tri-deck floats.

The theme for 2014 is “Le Krewe du Bon Temps Adventures in DC Marvel Comics.” The krewe has approximately 250 members and is still accepting memberships.

The krewe is civic minded and strives to preserve the family and community values of the Mardi Gras spirit. The parade will begin on Hwy 24, connecting to Hwy. 1 near the Apple Inn, traveling Hwy. 1 to Jack’s Exxon in Cut Off connecting to the Cote Blanche Connection.

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

E D A R A P S A R G I D S L A MAR I C E P S K C TRU Come by and check out our great deals on Mardi Gras Trucks

w e N

876-1817 • 6161 W. PARK AVE • HOUMA

Mardi Gras 2014

Atlantis

Golden Meadow Saturday, March 1, Noon

T

he Krewe of Atlantis Carnival Club, celebrating its 31st anniversary, parades in Golden Meadow along LA Hwy. 1, Saturday, March 1, at Noon. This year’s parade begins at the North Corp. limits of Golden Meadow and rolls South to the South Corp. limits as in the past years. The theme for 2014 is “Outlaws.” The parade will consist of seven floats, area kings and queens, and various cars and trucks. This year, past kings and queens will be honored. The parade captain is Jason Bellanger.

The president is Lisa Gisclair.

Everyone is invited to the dance, which is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., at the Cut Off Youth Center.

Dionysus

Grand Isle

Berwick Saturday, March 1, 2:00 p.m.

Grand Isle Sunday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.

T

he Krewe of Dionysus will parade Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in Berwick.

The parade will start on Gilmore at the Old Spanish Trail, turn left on to John Street, right on Robichaux, right on Mount, left on Gilmore down Hwy. 182 to Tournament Boulevard, to Fairview to Patti Drive and disband at the schools. Last year’s king and queen were Mark Seibert and Destini Barrilleaux. The 100-member krewe will parade with approximately 25 units.

A

n independent parade will roll through Grand Isle, Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m.

The parade will begin at Cisco’s Cantina and travel down Hwy. 1, where it will disband at the Methodist Church. There will be floats and a number of trucks in the parade. Last year’s queen was Jane Cheramie. The krewe has no name and those who wish to participate make their own floats.

The U.S. Coast Guard, the fire department and police department participate in the parade.

16

Catch The All New Redesigned Me g, row ethin h T Som

MISTER!

2014 Honda Civic at Barker Honda!

BARKER HONDA

1662 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houma, LA 70360 • 985-868-4401 • www.barkerhonda.com Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Cleophas

Thibodaux Sunday, March 2, 12:30 p.m.

LA HWY. 1

ST. MARY HWY.

JACKSON ST. CITY HALL

2ND ST.

RAILROAD TRACKS

CANAL BLVD.

MENARD ST.

ARDOYNE ST.

BAYOU LANE

E. 7TH ST.

PECAN ST.

ST. JOSEPH CO-CATHEDRAL

START AND FINISH

AUDUBON DR.

T

he Krewe of Cleophas will parade on Sunday, March 2, at 12:30 p.m., in Thibodaux.

Theme for 2014 is “Cleophas Let’s … .” This year’s king and queen are Josh R. Bourgeois and Florette Sanchez. This is the krewe’s 58th year in existence and its 44th consecutive parade. There will be 25 krewe floats and numerous outside floats participating. Krewe membership is approximately 450. In 1971 the present Krewe of Cleophas rolled its first parade with King Cleophas C.J. Hoffman Jr. and Queen Cleothilde Shirley Barrios, as its royalty. The krewe is proud of its “family oriented parade” in which many families ride the floats. Parade captain is Audie T. Levron. The co-captain is Peggy H. Ordoyne.

17

Chronos

Thibodaux Sunday, March 2, 2:00 p.m. follows Krewe of Cleophas

T

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

he Krewe of Chronos will celebrate its 60th anniversary parade in Thibodaux, Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., after the Cleophas parade.

Theme of the parade this year is “My Way.” There are 12 throwing floats scheduled to roll this year with the Thibodaux High School Band and Color Guard, Tara High School Band, six band floats and six maid cars for the 170-member krewe. King and queen are Lester Silas Bimah and Caroline Marie Bimah.

www.bayoucatholic.com

Mardi Gras 2014

Terreanians BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

Houma Sunday, March 2, 12:30 p.m.

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

BOND ST.

18

T

he Krewe of Terreanians will parade its 20 floats on Sunday, March 2, at 12:30 p.m., in Houma. The theme for this year is “A Walk in the Park.” It is the club’s 64th anniversary. In the fall of 1950, the Greater Houma Carnival Club was formed to bring the first night carnival parade to the City of Houma. Thousands of citizens from neighboring parishes came to witness this historic parade. The club continued to grow by purchasing its own floats and the property for a den. The Krewe of Terreanians is still a major parade thrilling the crowds that annually flock to Houma for the pageant. The 400 all-male krewe selected its name from the parish Terrebonne, which in French means “good earth.”

King Terreanians LXIV is Kurt Cheramie and Queen Terreanians LXIV is Lindsay Marie Toups. The parade captain is John Poiencot; and Dane Ledet Jr. is ball captain.

Montegut Children’s Parade

T

Montegut Sunday, March 2, 2:00 p.m.

he Montegut Children’s Parade will roll on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. The parade will begin on Dolphin Drive, to Hwy. 55, south to Cypress Street, left on French Street, left on Old Oak Drive to Hwy. 55, right on Hwy. 55 to Dolphin Drive, where it will disband at the intersection of Dolphin Drive and Cross Street.

Theme for 2014 is “Montegut Children’s Carnival Club Goes Old Hollywood.” The krewe, which is in its 68th year, was established in 1946 by the communities of

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Montegut and Pointe-aux-Chenes to parade the children. Various organizations of the area, such as the Lionesses, the Lions, the American Legion, the fire department, the PTA and GlyTech Services, sponsor the floats.

The club provides the throws.

King and queen this year are Jayde Blanchard and Chelsey Picou. The captain and co-captain are Bradley Kraemer and Holly Price. There will be 10 floats in the children’s parade. Approximately 150 families participate in the krewe.

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

e n Tu To...

In

Quality Family Programming for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux ~ Channel 10* on Comcast of Houma and CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS of Terrebonne Parish ~ Channel 10* on CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS in Thibodaux ~ Channel 10* on VISION COMMUNICATIONS of South and Central Lafourche ~ Channel 10* AT&T U-Verse *Channel 10 is provided by and in cooperation with HTV of Houma. ~ Channel 71, ALLEN’S TV CABLE of Morgan City

6:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

6:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

6:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

6:30 9:00 9:30 8:30

SUNDAY

Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary Closer Walk Comfort For My People

MONDAY Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary Focus Spotlight

TUESDAY

Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary Live with Passion Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary

WEDNESDAY Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary

A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M.

6:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 P.M.

6:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

6:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Closer Walk Live With Passion Comfort For My People

THURSDAY Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary Focus Spotlight Spotlight

FRIDAY

Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary Live With Passion Comfort For My People

SATURDAY Proclaim the Good News/The Rosary The Choices We Face Spotlight

Programs produced by the Diocesan Office of TV Communications. We reserve the right to make program changes. www.bayoucatholic.com

19

Mardi Gras 2014

Galatea

Morgan City Sunday, March 2, 2:00 p.m.

T

SECOND

ONSTEAD

R II VICTO

NINTH

SIXTH

FRONT

FEDERAL

MARGUERITE

BRASHEAR

START GREENWOOD

.

U.S

ENDS AT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM MYRTLE

90

he Krewe of Galatea will parade in Morgan City on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. The krewe was formed in 1969 to provide a ladies’ krewe in Morgan City. The parade consists of approximately 16 floats, which are decorated by the krewe each year, as well as bands. This will be its 45th parade. The first captain was Adrienne Engel who formed the krewe. First queen was Mrs. Lloyd J. Guillory and king was Julian Fernandez. They ruled in 1970. Last year’s king and queen were Herbert Adams and Mrs. Charlie Solar Sr. Michelle Picou is the parade lieutenant. Galatea is a mystic krewe.

20

Nereids

Golden Meadow Sunday, March 2, 6:00 p.m.

T

he Krewe of Nereids, in its 30th year, will parade in Golden Meadow on Sunday, March 2, at 6 p.m. The parade, with 200 plus members and the only all female krewe, was the first night parade in Lafourche parish.

It will feature 12 single and double decker illuminated floats, and will begin at the north end of Golden Meadow and parade along LA Hwy. 1 to the south end of town.

The theme this year is “Wow – 30 Years.” The krewe was formed in 1984 and had its first parade in 1985. Jennifer Cheramie was the first queen. This year’s Queen XXX is Yvonne Cheramie.

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Mardi Gras 2014

Xanadu

Labadieville Monday, March 3, 6:00 p.m.

WAG-A-PAK CONOCO STATION

HWY. 1

BAYOU LAFOURCHE

HWY. 308

END

GUM

LA. 398 BRULE RD.

BRIDGE CHERRY

START HWY. 1

BAYOU LAFOURCHE

HWY. 308

CONVENT

T

he Krewe of Xanadu will host its 26th annual carnival parade Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Labadieville. This year’s theme is “Xanadu Rolls Again,” and there will be 14 floats. The krewe was formed in 1989 by Rita Falgoust, Rick LaGrange, Lloyd Bourgeois and Bonnie Gravois.

This year the membership stands at approximately 90. The identity of the king and queen is secret.

Charlene Landry is the parade captain.

JOE SEVIN TRUCKING

KEM

SUPPLY HOUSE, INC.

22

Office Supplies Office Furniture Job Printing Janitorial Supplies Full Line of Computer Supplies 102 West 4th Street Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301 THIBODAUX (985) 447-7343 HOUMA (985) 876-2730 FAX (985) 448-0727

Next Day Delivery Shop at Kemsupply.com

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Have a Safe and Happy MardGi ras Craig Hebert, PT ~ Craig Pate, PT 104 East Bayou Rd. (Hwy 308) ~ Thibodaux, LA 70301 (985) 446-3736 ~ www.thibodauxpt.com

Cleopatra BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

Houma Monday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

BOND ST.

TOWN HALL

T

he Krewe of Cleopatra of Houma (ladies’ parade) will march in Houma on Monday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m.

Theme for this year is “Games People Play.” The group was formed in July of 1987. This is the club’s 27th anniversary; and it is the only parade in Houma the day before Mardi Gras.

Krewe membership is over 600.

Desiree’ Landry will reign as Queen Cleopatra XXVII. Parade captain is Chris Clause. The ladies-in-waiting are Christina Hebert, Nicole Kliebert, Priscilla Larpenter and Heather Robichaux.

There will be a queen’s float and 21 double-decker throwing floats.

Throws will include doubloons, theme cups, royalty cups, light-up throws, stuffed animals, theme beads and more.

KingCakes Place your order at BestBakeryKingCakes.com and we’ll take care of the shipping!

Great Prices! Great Service!

1200 St. Charles Street ~ Houma

985.872.4111

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

www.udropshipping.com ~ M-F 8:30-5:00 www.bayoucatholic.com

23

Mardi Gras 2014

Ghana

Thibodaux Tuesday, March 4, 1:00 p.m.

JACKSON ST.

LVD .

NARROW ST.

BA CK

ST.

AL B

N. 2ND

CAN

ST. CHARLES ST.

ST. CHARLES ST.

E. 7

TH

SCHOOL ST. END IRIS ST. START

MLK DR.

BAYOU LANE

T

he Krewe of Ghana will parade in Thibodaux, at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras Day. Marching bands will perform during the parade along with dance groups. The Krewe of Ghana is celebrating its 42nd anniversary. The krewe was formed in 1972 by the Marvellettes Social Club and other interested citizens of the community. There are 13 members. Members of various organizations in the community ride with krewe members on the floats. The identity of the king and queen remains secret until the ball. Last year’s king and queen were Troy Hunt and Marshellia Thompson.

The parade will have 20 floats and 100 units. The theme for this year is “Ghana Royalty Travels to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.”

Lashonda Broom is the captain; first co-captain is Eyenetter Hackett and second co-captain is Helena Coleman.

24

Neptune

Golden Meadow Tuesday, March 4, Noon

T

he Krewe of Neptune will parade in Golden Meadow, Mardi Gras Day, March 4, at Noon. The 11-float parade with three marching bands will begin at the St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano and head south through the town of Golden Meadow until the south end of the Golden Meadow Corporation where it will disband. The krewe is in its 48th year. The krewe was formed by F. “Toot” Theriot, Bobby Orgeron, Leonard Miller Jr. and Nacis Theriot. The first king and queen were Mr. and Mrs. Abdon Callais. The identity of the king remains secret until parade day. The president is Cory Galjour, vice-president is Chuckie Cheramie and treasurer is Flint Cheramie.

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

We hope you have

a Safe

and

Happy

Before you Buy ... Give Us A Try!!!

Jude Chiquet

Mac LaBat

Bob Barker

Angie Lewis

Corey Boudreaux

Deirdre Guidry

WE’RE DEALING MON. - FRI. 8 A.M. - 7 P.M. SAT. 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.

1-800-375-5547 • 1-985-532-5547 5878 Hwy. 1, Lockport, LA

www.lafourchemotorco.com www.lafourchelincoln.com www.bayoucatholic.com

Mardi Gras 2014

Hephaestus Morgan City Tuesday, March 4, 2:00 p.m.

T

he Krewe of Hephaestus (God of Fire) celebrates its 54th anniversary this year.

It will parade in Morgan City on March 4, Mardi Gras Day at 2 p.m. The parade will begin on the corner of Sixth and Fig Street and turn onto Marguerite, then to Ninth Street onto Clothilde.

It will then turn onto Victor II Boulevard and disband at the Municipal Auditorium. The 200-member krewe, which is a krewe for couples, was formed by the Morgan City Ladies’ Fire Department Auxiliary. After many years of no parades in Morgan City, the krewe was organized and paraded for the first time in 1960.

In 1970 the krewe became a dues 26 paying organization. The krewe is the oldest in the Morgan City area. Last year’s king and queen were Kenny Cefalu and Abigail Conrad. There will be 14 floats as well as marching bands and other marching units. Hephaestus is a mystic krewe.

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

Choupic

Choupic/Chackbay Tuesday, March 4, 1:00 p.m.

he Krewe of Choupic will parade at 1 p.m., March 4, Mardi Gras Day. The 150-member krewe is celebrating its 31st anniversary in 2014.

The route will commence on the northern end of Hwy. 304 and disband at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay. The

theme this year is “Anything Goes.” Last year the king and queen were Daniel Morvant Sr. and Mary Naverre. Mona Andras is president. The names of the king and queen are kept secret until the ball. The krewe will parade 10 floats, plus maids and dukes.

T

Marie’s

WRECKER SERVICE

24

HOUR SERVICE

851-6121

6834 W. PARK AVE.

RADIO DISPATCHED CELLULAR PHONE EQUIPPED HEAVY DUTY RECOVERY SPECIALIST SLIDE BACK CARRIER FOR DAMAGE FREE TOWING MOTOR HOME TOWING Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

OVER 51 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE DAMAGE FREE PROFESSIONAL “ONE OF THE LARGEST WRECKERS IN THE AREA”

WWW.MARIESAUTO.COM

Gheens

T

Gheens Tuesday, March 4, 11:00 a.m.

he Krewe of Gheens will parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. The parade will begin three miles down Hwy. 654, travel to Pecan Street, then up Oak Street, back on to Hwy. 654 and disband at Company Canal. The Krewe of Gheens was formed in 1972 as a community project. There will be 11 floats this year, which are all made by participants. This year’s king is Kendrick Cressoine. Anyone wishing to participate may do so by making his own float. This year the krewe has approximately 100 members and those wishing to participate are required to attend krewe meetings.

Traffic on Hwy. 654 will be stopped at 10:50 a.m., in order for the parade to roll.

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

27

Bonne Terre

Montegut Tuesday, March 4, 4:00 p.m.

The 100-member Krewe de Bonne Terre will parade in Montegut, at 4 p.m., Mardi Gras Day, March 4.

The krewe is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2014 with 10 throwing floats, 10 throwing trucks, a king and queen float, a marching band, DJs and dancing groups. This year’s parade will be in honor of Dennis Ledet, a long-time parade captain who died recently.

The parade will begin on Dolphin Drive, to Hwy. 55, south to Cypress Street, left on French Street, left on Old Oak Drive to Hwy. 55. It will then turn right on Hwy. 55 to Dolphin Drive, where it will disband at the intersection of Dolphin Drive and Cross Street.

Theme for 2014 is “Hooray for Hollywood.” King and queen this year are Elliot “Flash” Dupre and Rhonda Trosclair-Dupre. This year’s grand marshal is Phillip Lavis. The ball captain is Shane Rodrigue and Sterry Naquin is the parade captain.

GET RECLINING & GET SAVING! GET RECLINING & GET SAVING! The Area’s Largest Selection of La-Z-Boy Comfort For Your Home!

The Area’s Largest Selection Of La-Z-Boy Comfort ForArea’s Your Home!

The Largest Selection Of La-Z-Boy Comfort For Your Home!

Emile’s Furniture & Appliances Emile’s Furniture & Appliances 609 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux - 446-7555

WWW.EMILESFURNITURE.COM | WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL | MON.-FRI. 8-6/SAT, 9-3

www.bayoucatholic.com 609 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux - 446-7555

WWW.EMILESFURNITURE.COM | WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL | MON.-FRI. 8-6/SAT, 9-3

Mardi Gras 2014

Houmas

Houma Tuesday, March 4, 11:00 a.m.

BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

T

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

WEST PARK AVE.

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

VERRET ST.

DISBAND

MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

BOND ST.

he Krewe of Houmas will parade Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. The krewe will parade 17 floats for 2014. The parade theme is “Fat Tuesday.” The krewe was formed in 1947 and is the oldest Mardi Gras krewe in Terrebonne Parish. The first king was Johnny Folkes who reigned in 1946; and the first queen was Gloria Babin.

In 1948 the Houma Carnival Club was formed as a membership organization. Parade captain for 2014 is Jackie Clement. King Houmas LXVIII is Stephen Michael Spinella and Queen Houmas LXVIII is Alexandra DeWitt Casey.

28

Charles A. Page & Sons Insurance

A g e n c y,

Inc.

Auto • Life • Business • Health Robert P. Page • Randy J. Pellegrin • John D. Page Agent Agent Agent

5911 West Main Street (corner of West Main and Bayou Gardens Blvd.)

985.872.5711

Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

…will Support Local Parish Needs

…will create An Endowment Fund for Seminarian Support

…will create An Endowment Fund for Catholic Charities

V Online Safe Environment Training Still can Access: Diocesan Calendar Specific office information extensive Catholic Charities information Bishop’s articles & videos

V Videos from Food for the Journey programs available V Conference registrations available

www.catholicfoundationsl.org (985) 850-3116

DofH-T_Newsletter Ad_0813.indd 1

8/15/2013 6:00:29 PM

Latest Videos

V Online links to Catholic News Service and Vatican YouTube for national and international news

Spiritual resources Online contributions (ABA, Disaster Relief) Updated parish information with times for Mass and other liturgical services and parish personnel

Bayou

Catholic

Past Ordinations Daily Scripture Other Resources

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre

w w w. h t d i o c e s e . o r g www.bayoucatholic.com

29

Mardi Gras 2014 Houma Tuesday, March 4 follows Krewe of Houmas

Kajuns BAYOU GARDENS

SOUTHLAND MALL

WEST PARK AVE.

HOLLYWOOD RD.

ST. LOUIS CANAL RD.

T

EAST PARK AVE. BARROW ST.

START

BAYOU TERREBONNE

WEST MAIN AVE.

EAST MAIN AVE.

DISBAND

VERRET ST.

MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

BOND ST.

he Krewe of Kajuns, sponsored by the HoumaTerrebonne Jaycees, follows the Krewe of Houmas parade on Mardi Gras Day, March 4. It is currently in its 48th year. The krewe was formed in 1967 to get people involved in Mardi Gras and in the community. It was organized as a truck parade and is now a float parade. Theme for 2014 is “Kajuns Celebrate Sportsmans Paradise.” The krewe had as its first king Bert Jones.

The krewe will have Lori Dehart as its queen this year. Dustin Parkhill is the parade captain and Mona Premeaux is the co-captain.

Approximately 400 members will ride in the 21 float parade. Those who are interested in riding in the parade can send an email to kreweofkajuns@yahoo.com.

30

Shop Early for the Best Selection of First Communion Gifts

ROSARIES V BRACELETS V BIBLES V CARDS V CROSSES

PHOTO FRAMES V ALBUMS V COMMUNION NECKTIES PLAQUES V KEEPSAKE BOXES V GIRL & BOY RING SETS FIRST COMMUNION VEIL V PURSE SETS V ROSARY BOXES God’s Promises Books & Gifts

Galliano Religious Supply House

God’s Precious Word & Gifts

648 B Corporate Drive

18210 West Main Suite 13 (985) 632-3040 Galliano

601 St. Mary Street

(Behind Target)

(985) 876-1283 Houma

(Next to Politz)

(985) 449-0618 Thibodaux

Donald & Tammy Plaisance, owners Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9-6 Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • February 2014

Serving the Diocese since 1991

Growing With You Since Our Beginning

31

For 60 years , it’s been a robust and rewarding privilege to be a part of this community, not only through our constant commitment to the wellbeing of our patients, staff and extended families, but through the personal journeys we take together. At Terrebonne General Medical Center, our roots are strong and deep, and we, along with our medical staff, are proud of the work we do every day. We honor our past and look to celebrate our future.

TGMC.com