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Who Will Be King & Queen of Clear Lake? Krewe Du Lac King’s Cake Party • 2pm, Sunday, January 9 at Crazy Alan's Cajun Shack Krewe du Lac prepares for another outstanding season. 2011 is their second decade as the premier Clear Lake Mardi Gras Krewe. Although the Krewe is proud to call Kemah home, participants hail from all parts of Bay Area Houston and beyond. Known as "The Pirate Krewe," the 2011 theme celebrates "Pirates of the Vieux Carre," also know as The French Quarter of New Orleans! According to Annabelle Ruch, Prime Minister of the Krewe, "The pirate theme is a perfect fit for our area. Pirates combed these shores for years. It is rumored there is still buried treasure within reach." This is 11th consecutive year of Mardi Gras celebration for Krewe du Lac. Their goal is to promote a familystyle observance of the season. Anyone can join in the fun. It is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the cultural, educational and traditional customs of Mardi Gras and to provide information, guidance and activities to any individuals and groups interested in the similar pursuit.
Kings Cake Parties Past
The season starts with the annual King’s Cake Party. It is held on Sunday, January 9th at Crazy Alan's Cajun Shack in Kemah at 2 p.m.. Admission is free to the public. Everyone is invited to enjoy a piece of King's
Spazmatics Friday, Dec. 13 SCOUT BAR
The outgoing 2010 King and Royal Court Cake, a traditional New Orleans French pastry. Each year a new King is recognized for his contributions to the Krewe and the community. The Queen is chosen in the traditional King’s Cake fashion. All the participating ladies of the Krewe are given a lottery ticket. Only five numbers are drawn and each of those lucky ladies will receive a special piece of King's Cake. The lady who finds the tiny toy baby hidden in her cake becomes the Queen. The other lovelies become her Royal Court.
Navigators Friday, Dec. 17 T-BONE TOM’S
This is just the beginning of the Mardi Gras season which includes a trip to New Orleans, The Royal Ball aboard the FantaSea yacht, a trip to Galveston, an entry in the Kemah Yachty Gras Boat parade and The Krewes Into Kemah Parade & Carnival. For more information, visit the website www.krewedulac.org, email prime_minister@krewedulac.org or join Krewe du Lac on Facebook. See the entire Krewe Du Lac schedule on page 59 in this issue.
Strippers Lie Saturday, Dec. 18 DEMPSEY’S
Don’t forget KREWE DU LAC KEMAH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PUB CRAWL & TOY DRIVE 6:30pm start Friday, Dec. 3 at T-bone Tom’s
Fidelity Maxx Friday, Dec. 24 PIER 27 TAVERN
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