Krewe of Adonis
Named for the figure in Greek mythology who was the epitome of male beauty, the Krewe of Adonis promises parade-goers something new and unexpected with every Mardi Gras season. One year, the krewe rolled on Valentine’s Day, so it featured a king dressed as a groom and a queen dressed as a bride. Reigning as Adonis XIV will be Theodore “Teddy” Morgan, of Marrero. His wife, Iliana Morgan, will reign as Queen Adonis XIV. This year’s parade theme is “Adonis in Louisiana: 200 Years,” a nod to the state’s history and culture and 2012 bicentennial. Floats, designed by Phil Fricano, include titles such as “Voodoo”, “Lake Pontchartrain”, “Good Eats”, “Maritime Industry”. and “Seafood.”
Adonis is proud of its throws, which include cups and coozies, and, this year, six different colored doubloons—purple, green, gold, red, blue, and aluminum. The parade rolls at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, and will feature 14 floats and approximately 250 riders. The group’s ball will be held on Saturday, January 28, from 8:00 p.m. until midnight at the Landmark Hotel in Metairie. Tickets to the event, which is open to the public, cost $60.00 per person. A buffet dinner will be served and the evening will feature the presentation of this year’s court. Membership in the club is open to men, women, and children.
During the year, the krewe is active with a variety of fundraising activities which encourage commradarie and help to raise money to keep dues down, including BUNCOs and raffles. For information on how to join or attend Adonis’ events, contact Paul Bourg, Captain, at 236-4530 or log on to the krewe’s web site: http://kreweofadonis.org.
Krewe of Choctaw
The Krewe of Choctaw was established in 1935 in Algiers by Louisiana State Representative Leonard Santos, Wendell N. Burmaster, John Beninate, L. “Whitey” Knollman, Louis Zinc, Albert Leddy, A.P. Gary, and Henry Klink. They first paraded in 1939 in ten U.S. Government mail wagons they purchased for $50 each. Membership dues were a mere 50 cents per month. Choctaw is unique in that it is named for Indians who were among the early peoples of the American South, where most other parades are named for mythological figures. Indian costumes have traditionally been a very popular Mardi Gras attraction.
The Krewe of Choctaw was established in 1935 in Algiers by Louisiana State Representative Leonard Santos, Wendell N. Burmaster, John Beninate, L. “Whitey” Knollman, Louis Zinc, Albert Leddy, A.P. Gary, and Henry Klink. They first paraded in 1939 in ten U.S. Government mail wagons they purchased for $50 each. Membership dues were a mere 50 cents per month.
In 2012, Bill Bubrig, an insurance agent, of Plaquemines Parish, will serve as Chief Choctaw, and his niece, Brittany Bubrig, a Tulane University graduate student, will serve as Princess Choctaw. Chief Choctaw and his princess reign over the parade, as well as papooses and maids, while most other krewes’ royalty consists of a king, queen, maids, and pages. On Saturday, February 4, at 11:00 a.m., Choctaw will ride aboard The Creole Queen riverboat in its river parade. Boarding begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Gretna Ferry Landing and tickets, which are available at the gate, cost $10. The event is open to the public.
The parade theme will be “Listen to the Music”, and the krewe rides on Saturday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. Floats, designed by Phil Fricano, are dedicated to legendary musicians and include Elvis’ “Hound Dog”, Madonna’s “Material Girl”, Garth Brooks’ “Rodeo”, and KISS’s “Rock and Roll All Night”. “Membership is up from last year,” indicates Captain Chuck Favrot. “We’re looking forward to a great ride, and hope everyone will come out and enjoy the parade.”
The krewe will hold its “Big Pow Wow” ball on January 21 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Like other krewes, Choctaw’s members work all throughout the year to help area non-profit organizations. Among the organization’s beneficiaries have been the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Gretna Economic Development Association, and a myriad of area schools. Their primary fundraising events are its “Half Way to Mardi Gras” event, usually held in August, and Choctaw Day, a spaghetti dinner which takes place about a month before Mardi
Gras. Both functions are open to the public, and the club is inviting families to become members and participate in the club’s activities.
For more information on the Krewe of Choctaw, and for information on how to join the club and attend its events, visit the club’s web site: www.kreweofchoctaw.com.
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