Diamondhead Mardi Gras Queens first annual Say Yes to a Prom Dress

2023 Mardi Gras queens Sarah Schafer-Parrington (Krewe of Selene), Joann Ponthier (Krewe of Olympus), Suzy Smith (Krewe of Diamondhead) and Elaine LaFontaine (Krewe of Boaters) held their first annual “Say Yes to a Prom Dress” event for young women and men from area high schools. The event was held on March 18, 2023 at the Diamondhead Community Center, which was turned into a fabulous boutique for prom formal wear and accessories.

Attendees were treated like royalty as they entered the prom theme decorated community center, where they were provided with sparking apple cider in champagne glasses and paired with a personal fashion assistant, who aided them with finding the perfect prom fashions.

Individual dressing stations were set-up with mirrors, platforms for viewing, and voting signs for accompanied guests to have a little fun judging the formal wear while consuming delicious refreshments. Every attendee walked away with Free formal wear and accessories.

Special thank you to the Diamondhead Community Center, Chapter U P.E.O., Members of

Krewe of Selene, Krewe of Olympus, Krewe of Diamondhead, and Krewe of Boaters and residents of Diamondhead, Bay St. Louis and Kiln for the donation of over 230 new and used evening formal gowns, 13 tuxedos and an impressive assortment of formal shoes and accessories.