Christmas Capers & Mardi Gras Memories By Suzy Moss
We never miss a chance to challenge each other in our holiday dress and revelry and have set a high bar in fashion and fantasy that will be hard to surpass in future years. A merry time was had by all as we look forward to returning to regular order and reuniting with all of the local and regional members who are generally present to share the fun and frolic.
Ladies and Knights sampled a number of reds and whites paired with the sumptuous charcuterie that was provided for the culinary pleasure of the group. Wine and food were not the only means of celebration for this royal group. Mardi Gras beads were, of course, part of the evening’s merriment and king cake babies adorned each of the wine glasses of the KOV members. Also, some KOV members are not only Knights and Gentle Ladies, but also Kings and Queens who have served their various Mardi Gras Krewes as special royalty. These royal members wore their crowns and royal garments to the celebration as is their custom each year during Mardi Gras. A great time was had by all and the Mardi Gras royal members agreed that their titles of Knights, Gentle Ladies, and Cadre members were as cherished to them as their royal titles. “Laissez les bon temps rouler!”
Mardi Gras is a celebration that is deeply ingrained in the Gulf Coast KOV and this group could not let the event pass by even though the local authorities cancelled the parades and balls that are held during the Mardi Gras season. A small group of the members met at Seagrapes in Gulfport, a wine bar that has hosted the group many times in the past. They have an excellent selection of wines and the Gentle
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Our Gulf Coast KOV Chapter met to celebrate Christmas and wine at the Destiny Plantation Clubhouse while also respecting socially distancing according to the COVID 19 protocols. That said, this group celebrated and enjoyed the food and wine in spite of the restrictions and was very happy to be together.
