Mask created by All About Flowers for the royal court of Karnival Krewe de Louisiane. Photo by Jeannie Frey Rhodes Photography

Mardi Gras unmasked: A royal reveal of Baton Rouge krewes

Lords and ladies. Dukes and duchesses. A jester here and there. It’s Carnival season in the Capital Region and everyone loves a party and bit of pomp and circumstance. That’s why every weekend this month, Mardi Gras krewe members are donning their finery and stepping out in style. Thousands will be at the balls. But it’s not all frivolous fun and games: Many krewes have a philanthropic drive that underlies the merriment.

Click below to read about these festive krewes and what makes their members kick it up year after year.


Mystic Krewe of Achilles

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Krewe of Apollo

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Krewe of Artemis

Krewe of Artemis 2016, 1/29/16, Mardi Gras float with people reaching for beads


Krewe of Iduna

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Krewe of Lyonnesse

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Mystick Krewe of Louisianians

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Krewe Mystique de la Capitale

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Krewe of Orion

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Krewe of Romany

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Krewe of Southdowns

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Krewe of Spanish Town

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Krewe of Tucumcari

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