But a new advisory committee that will decide what that "whole story" looks like is likely to face increased pressure. New Orleans Carnival Balls: The Secret Side of Mardi Gras, 1870-1920, Jennifer Atkins, LSU Press, Sep 13, 2017, "FindLaw's United States Fifth Circuit case and opinions", "1857: Mistick Krewe of Comus was first modern Mardi Gras organization in New Orleans", "How Mardi Gras became a party for everyone", "Things You May Not Know About Mardi Gras,", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Krewe_of_Proteus&oldid=1144873616, 2019 Travels and Treasures of the Silk Road, 2018 Les Grces des dieux pour la Nouvelle-Orleans, 1927 Famous Heroes and Heroines of History and Legend, 1923 Myths and Legends of North American Indians, This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 01:32. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn't going anywhere. For more details on events in the Morgan City area, see CajunCoast.com. For many years there was no formal celebration, and in 1927, more formal celebrations began again, with sponsorship of the Morgan City Parent-Teacher organization using the name Cervus. He has been a member of the Krewe of Hephaestus since 2012, previously serving as a duke. KWBJ does not own the rights to any music performed. Brocato Photography Photos. Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Morgan City High School band members wave colorful flags. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Gerard J. Bourgeois and is located at 704 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380. The queen is the daughter of Michelle Hunter Trapp and Judge Gregory P. Aucoin. That's why John Evans, the former leader of a local NAACP chapter, dismisses the "heritage" argument. Knights of Hephaestus were Dwayne Aucoin, Gary Hover, John B. The 2023 Krewe Captain Michael Vining led the ball, whose theme was Hephaestus Grand Soiree.. Depicting The Lost City of Atlantis, Madeline Bourgeois' parents are Gerard and Ruth Bourgeois. The krewe is mystic so the parade's theme and royalty are kept secret until their tableau and ball. King Hephaestus LVIII Derald J. Hardaway and Queen Hephaestus LVIII Abigail Kathleen Askew, daughter of Carter and Colleen Askew, reigned at the Morgan City Auditorium over the city's oldest krewe at the Feb. 10, 2018 ball. Cajun flavor meets fresh-from-the-dock seafood along the Cajun Coast. Representing Officer William Adama and the Earth were Duane Hirsch and Morgan Boudreaux, daughter of Scott and Alita Boudreaux. Proteus is an offshoot of Mistick Krewe, and . [citation needed]. Subscribe and see the e-Edition of the St. Mary Now for the complete story.
